(e) USE OR POSSESSION OF FIREARMS IN CONNEC-
TION WITH DRUG OFFENSES ON FEDERAL PROPERTY OR 
WHILE INTENTIONALLY TRESPASSING
ON
THE PROP-
ERTY OF ANOTHER.—Pursuant to its authority under sec-
tion 994 of title 28, United States Code, the United States 
Sentencing Commission shall review and amend the Fed-
eral Sentencing Guidelines and policy statements to en-
sure that the guidelines provide for a penalty enhancement 
of not less than 2 offense levels for a violation of section 
401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 
841(a)) if the offense involves the possession of a firearm 
while cultivating or manufacturing a controlled substance 
on Federal property or while cultivating or manufacturing 
a controlled substance while intentionally trespassing on 
the property of another. 
SEC. 3. PUBLIC LANDS ERADICATION, REMEDIATION, AND 
ENFORCEMENT PARTNERSHIP. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) ERADICATION.—The term ‘‘eradication’’ 
means the removal and destruction of illegally cul-
tivated substances on Federal land. 
(2) ENFORCEMENT.—The term ‘‘enforcement’’ 
means an action undertaken by law enforcement to 
prevent the cultivation of illegal substances on Fed-
eral land. 
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(3) PARTNERSHIP.—The term ‘‘partnership’’ 
means the Public Lands Eradication and Remedi-
ation Partnership, established by subsection (b). 
(4) PRIORITY
LANDS.—The term ‘‘priority 
lands’’ means Federal land that is determined by the 
partnership to be a high priority for either eradi-
cation, remediation, enforcement, or a combination 
thereof. 
(5) REMEDIATION.—The term ‘‘remediation’’— 
(A) means to facilitate the recovery of 
lands and waters that have been degraded, 
damaged, or destroyed by illegal marijuana cul-
tivation or another illegal activity; and 
(B) includes— 
(i) removal of trash, debris, and other 
deleterious material and the materials and 
surfaces contaminated by such trash, de-
bris, and deleterious material; and 
(ii) 
establishing 
the 
composition, 
structure, pattern, and ecological processes 
necessary to facilitate terrestrial and 
aquatic ecosystem sustainability, resilience, 
and health under current and future condi-
tions. 
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(b) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby established a 
Public Lands Eradication and Remediation Partnership. 
(c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the partnership are 
to— 
(1) coordinate the activities of Federal, State, 
Tribal, and local authorities, and the private sector, 
in the eradication and remediation of priority lands 
affected by illegal marijuana cultivation or associ-
ated illegal activities; 
(2) use the resources and expertise of each 
agency, authority, or entity in implementing eradi-
cation and remediation activities on priority lands in 
States, including sharing best practices on eradi-
cation and remediation of illegal substances on Fed-
eral lands; and 
(3) support existing ad hoc or permanent nar-
cotics trafficking partnerships focused on marijuana 
eradication, remediation, and enforcement activities. 
(d) MEMBERSHIP.—The members of the partnership 
shall include the following: 
(1) The Secretary of Agriculture, or a designee 
of the Secretary of Agriculture to represent the For-
est Service. 
(2) The Secretary of the Interior, or a designee 
of the Secretary of the Interior, to represent the 
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of 
Land Management, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 
and National Park Service. 
(3) The Director of the Office of National Drug 
Control Policy, or a designee of the Director. 
(4) A designee of the Governor of each State 
that opts to join the partnership to represent the in-
terests of that State regarding the water and other 
natural resources of that State. 
(5) A designee of the Governor of each State 
that opts to join the partnership to represent the law 
enforcement interests of that State. 
(6) The Secretary of Homeland Security, or a 
designee of the Secretary of Homeland Security. 
(7) The Administrator of the Drug Enforce-
ment Administration, or a designee of the Adminis-
trator of the Drug Enforcement Administration. 
(8) A designee of the National Guard. 
(9) One member to represent Indian Tribes, to 
be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. 
(10) One member to represent nongovernmental 
organizations with an interest in Federal land eradi-
cation and remediation, to be appointed by the Sec-
retary of Agriculture. 
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(11) One member to represent local govern-
mental interests, to be appointed by the Secretary of 
Agriculture. 
(e) DUTIES.—To further the purposes of this section, 
the partnership shall have the following duties: 
(1) Identify priorities for eradication and reme-
diation on Federal lands. 
(2) Secure resources from Federal and non- 
Federal sources to apply to eradication and remedi-
ation of Federal lands. 
(3) Carry out eradication and remediation on 
Federal lands. 
(4) Support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, 
and local agencies, and nongovernmental organiza-
tions in carrying out eradication and remediation of 
priority lands. 
(5) Support research and education on the im-
pacts of, and solutions to, illegal marijuana cultiva-
tion and other illegal activities on priority lands. 
(6) Document all actions taken by or known to 
the partnership to eradicate or remediate illegal sub-
stances on public lands, including tracking facilities 
used to test the following in cannabis or cannabis 
products: 
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(A) Levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) 
or cannabidiol (CBD). 
(B) Adulterants. 
(C) Pesticides. 
(D) Vitamins. 
(E) Heavy metals. 
(F) Other matter the presence of which 
may assist in tracing contamination to risks to 
human health. 
(7) Not later than 5 years after funds are first 
made available to carry out this Act, in consultation 
with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
Occupational Safety and Health, recommend the es-
tablishment of Federal guidelines, procedures, and 
best practices for handling pesticides found on Fed-
eral land that are not registered under the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 
U.S.C. 136 et seq.). 
(8) Not later than 5 years after funds are first 
made available for this Act, submit a report to Con-
gress on the actions and results of the partnership, 
including recommendations and changes for future 
action to prevent the spread of trespass grows on 
Federal lands, and public safety and environmental 
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effects associated with the eradication, remediation, 
and prevention of trespass grows. 
(9) Involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and 
local agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and 
the public in eradication and remediation efforts, to 
the extent practicable. 
(10) Coordinate activities among States, polit-
ical subdivisions of States, and Federal agencies, 
contracting to use commercially available aerial im-
agery, remote sensing, and geospatial data acquisi-
tion services using manned aircraft operations, un-
manned aircraft systems, satellites, and other tech-
nologies to observe, monitor, and identify illegal 
marijuana cultivation and other illegal activities in 
support of eradication and remediation efforts au-
thorized by this Act in a manner consistent with 
Federal law, in a manner consistent with California 
v. Ciraolo (476 U.S. 207) and Dow Chemical Co. v. 
United States (476 U.S. 227). 
(11) When appropriate, designate a lead agency 
when activities undertaken under this Act involve 
more than one jurisdiction or one or more Federal 
agencies. 
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(12) Before taking any action that may impact 
Tribal lands, consult with the Indian Tribe whose 
land may be impacted by that action. 
(13) Take any other actions consistent with the 
authorities granted herein to address eradication 
and remediation of Federal lands. 
(f) AUTHORITIES.—To implement this section, the 
partnership may, subject to the prior approval of the Sec-
retary of Agriculture— 
(1) make grants to States, political subdivisions 
of States, nonprofit organizations, and other per-
sons; 
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with, or 
provide grants or technical assistance to, States, po-
litical subdivisions of States, nonprofit organizations, 
Federal agencies, and other interested parties; 
(3) hire and compensate staff to perform inher-
ently governmental functions; 
(4) obtain funds or services from any source, 
including Federal and non-Federal funds, and funds 
and services provided under any other Federal law 
or program; 
(5) contract for commercially available goods or 
services; and 
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(6) support activities of partners and any other 
activities that further the purposes of this section. 
(g) PROCEDURES.—The partnership shall establish 
such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desir-
able. 
(h) SERVICE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.—Members 
of the partnership shall serve without pay. 
(i) DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES OF THE SECRETARY 
OF AGRICULTURE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture 
shall convene the partnership on a regular basis to 
carry out this section. 
(2) TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.— 
The Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the 
Interior may provide technical and financial assist-
ance, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, as 
determined by the appropriate Secretary, to the 
partnership or any members of the partnership to 
carry out this section. 
(3) COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENTS.—The Sec-
retary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior 
may enter into cooperative agreements with the 
partnership, any members of the partnership, or 
other public or private entities to provide technical, 
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financial, or other assistance to carry out this sec-
tion. 
(j) PUBLIC LANDS MARIJUANA ERADICATION, RE-
MEDIATION, AND ENFORCEMENT FUND.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—There is established in the 
Treasury of the United States a fund, to be known 
as the ‘‘Public Lands Marijuana Eradication, Reme-
diation, and Enforcement Fund’’ (referred to in this 
section as the ‘‘Fund’’). 
(2) DEPOSITS.—For each of fiscal years 2021 
through 2026, there shall be deposited in the Fund 
an amount equal to 50 percent of all energy develop-
ment revenues due and payable to the United States 
from oil, gas, coal, or alternative or renewable en-
ergy development on Federal land from the Mineral 
Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.), that would oth-
erwise be credited, covered, or deposited as miscella-
neous receipts under Federal law. 
(3) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—The amount deposited 
in the Fund under paragraph (1) shall not exceed 
$25,000,000 for any fiscal year. 
(4) EFFECT ON OTHER REVENUES.—Nothing 
in this section affects the disposition under Federal 
law, including the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security 
Act of 2006 (43 U.S.C. 1331 note; Public Law 109– 
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432), the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et 
seq.), and chapter 2003 of title 54, United States 
Code, of energy development revenues— 
(A) to special funds, trust funds, or States; 
or 
(B) that have been otherwise appropriated 
under Federal law. 
(k) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.—Amounts deposited in 
the Fund shall be available to the Secretary without fur-
ther appropriation or fiscal year limitation. 
(l) USE OF FUNDS.—Amounts deposited in the Fund 
shall be used for the duties under subsection (e), as deter-
mined by the Secretary. 
(m) PROHIBITED USE OF FUNDS.—No amounts in 
the Fund shall be used for land acquisition. 
(n) PUBLIC DONATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Inte-
rior, the Director of the National Park Service, the 
Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife 
Service, the Director of the Bureau of Land Man-
agement, and the Assistant Secretary of Indian Af-
fairs may accept public cash or in-kind donations 
that advance efforts to— 
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