Public Lands in Public Hands Act

HR 7430, the Public Lands in Public Hands Act, prohibits the U.S. Interior and Agriculture Secretaries from transferring title to certain federal lands to non-federal entities. It specifically blocks transfers of lands that are publicly accessible (via roads, trails, or waterways) or contiguous to such lands, protecting areas people currently use. Exceptions include small parcels under 300 acres, specific historical land transfers (like the Alaska Statehood Act), and land exchanges authorized by existing law. This bill directly affects federal land management decisions and prevents private ownership of lands near public access points.