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Public Lands and Natural Resources at a Glance

TheBillRoom tracks 158 federal bills in the Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area. Their average conflict-of-interest score is 2/10, with 0 rated high risk. Democrats sponsor 64 of these bills and Republicans 93.

Recently Updated Public Lands and Natural Resources Bills
H.Res. 1622 — Introduced H.Res. 1622: Expressing support for the preservation, protection, and maintenance of statues and monuments honoring… H.Res. 1622 is a resolution that expresses support for the preservation, protection, and maintenance of statues and monuments that honor Christopher Columbus. The resolution… H.R. 10669 — Introduced H.R. 10669: To require congressional approval for Federal land withdrawals over 5,000 acres, and for other purposes. H.R. 10669 is a bill that would require Congress to approve any federal withdrawal of land that exceeds 5,000 acres. This means that the federal government would not be able to… S. 2754 — Passed Senate S. 2754: Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act The Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act likely involves the transfer of ownership or management of the Crystal Reservoir, which may include provisions for water rights,… S. 2498 — Passed Senate S. 2498: National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act The National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act aims to allow for long-term leasing of certain lands within the National Park System. This legislation is likely intended… S.Res. 945 — Agreed To (Simple Resolution) S.Res. 945: A resolution designating November 7, 2026, as “National Bison Day”. S.Res. 945 is a resolution that designates November 7, 2026, as 'National Bison Day' in the United States. This resolution aims to recognize the significance of bison in American… S. 5608 — Introduced S. 5608: A bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes. S. 5608 is a bipartisan bill introduced on September 30, 2026, by Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), with co-sponsors Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), James E. Risch (R-ID), and Jeff Merkley… S. 3524 — Reported by Committee S. 3524: American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025 The American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025 (S. 3524) aims to enhance the preservation and interpretation of historic battlefields in the United States. Key… S.Res. 949 — Introduced S.Res. 949: A resolution designating October 12, 2026, as “National Loggers Day”. S.Res. 949 is a resolution that designates October 12, 2026, as 'National Loggers Day' in the United States. This designation aims to recognize and honor the contributions of… S. 5607 — Introduced S. 5607: A bill to amend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 to restore the full… S. 5607 aims to amend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 to restore the full 75-percent payment to counties from the Oregon and California… H.R. 837 — Passed Both Chambers H.R. 837: To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to… H.R. 837 is a bill that allows the U.S. Forest Service to transfer about 232.9 acres of land in the Tonto National Forest to Gila County, Arizona, as long as the county requests… H.R. 6380 — Passed Both Chambers H.R. 6380: Chiricahua National Park Act The Chiricahua National Park Act redesignates the Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona as a national park. It requires the National Park Service to protect traditional cultural… S. 5359 — Reported by Committee S. 5359: A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to Pennington County, South Dakota, certain National… S. 5359 is a bill that aims to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer ownership of specific land within the National Forest System to Pennington County, South Dakota.… S. 5374 — Reported by Committee S. 5374: A bill to facilitate the conveyance of certain land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, platted under section 2387 of the… S. 5374 is a bill aimed at facilitating the transfer of specific land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, which is platted under section 2387 of the Revised Statutes. This likely involves… S. 2970 — Reported by Committee S. 2970: A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. S. 2970 is a bill that allows the state laws of Utah to govern the use of motor vehicles, including off-highway vehicles, on specific roads within Capitol Reef National Park.… S. 4252 — Reported by Committee S. 4252: WIPP Economic Assistance Assurance Act of 2026 The WIPP Economic Assistance Assurance Act of 2026 (S. 4252) is a bill that aims to provide ongoing financial support to communities near the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in… S. 2273 — Passed Senate S. 2273: Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act The Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act allows Wyoming to have more options for investing the money in its permanent school fund. Instead of just using the interest earned… S. 5602 — Introduced S. 5602: A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the planning and construction of any structure or monument at… S. 5602 is a bill that aims to prevent the use of federal funds for any planning or construction of structures or monuments at Memorial Circle located in Columbia Island/Lady Bird… H.R. 1945 — Passed Both Chambers H.R. 1945: America’s National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act H.R. 1945 designates America’s National Churchill Museum at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, as a National Historic Landmark. This museum includes the Winston Churchill… H.R. 3620 — Passed Both Chambers H.R. 3620: Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 The Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 allows the Department of Health and Human Services to transfer about 3.4 acres of land in Anchorage, Alaska, to the… H.R. 1550 — Passed Both Chambers H.R. 1550: Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act The Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act renames the Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater, New York, to Saratoga National Battlefield Park. S. 283 — Passed Both Chambers S. 283: Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act The Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act aims to help fight illegal fishing by having NOAA and NIST create a method to determine where seafood comes from. This method will… S. 790 — Enacted — Signed by President S. 790: A bill to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the “Barbara L.… S. 790 is a bill that changes the name of the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, to honor Barbara L. Cubin by calling it the Barbara L. Cubin… S. 603 — Enacted — Signed by President S. 603: A bill to designate the General George C. Marshall House in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area… S. 603 is a bill that aims to designate the General George C. Marshall House, located in Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System. This designation would… H.R. 10536 — Introduced H.R. 10536: To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to study the impacts of… H.R. 10536 directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct a study on the effects of dumping specific types of waste in the San… S.Res. 905 — Agreed To (Simple Resolution) S.Res. 905: A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as “National Lobster Day”. S.Res. 905 is a resolution that designates September 25, 2026, as 'National Lobster Day' in the United States. This designation aims to celebrate and promote the significance of… S. 2933 — Passed Senate S. 2933: A bill to redesignate a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in the State of West… S. 2933 is a bill that aims to rename a playground located in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia to 'Hearts of Gold Playground.' This renaming is… S. 1363 — Passed Senate S. 1363: New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act The New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Forest Service to create an… H.R. 10505 — Introduced H.R. 10505: To reauthorize the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998. H.R. 10505 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, by Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), with co-sponsors Representative Ami Bera… H.R. 10529 — Introduced H.R. 10529: To provide restoration, economic development, recreation, and conservation in the State of Montana. H.R. 10529, introduced by Representative Ryan Zinke on September 21, 2026, aims to support restoration, economic development, recreation, and conservation efforts in Montana. The… H.R. 4467 — Passed Both Chambers H.R. 4467: Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act The Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act allows the Department of the Interior to transfer about 7 acres of land from the Vicksburg National Military Park to…

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