Environment (Public Lands)

in committee · United States · House Mar 20, 2026

HR 7474: Soil CARE Act of 2026

The Soil CARE Act of 2026 requires the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to establish a training program for its staff and third-party providers (such as farming consultants, conservation groups, and land-grant universities) on soil health management. The program includes an online curriculum and in-person workshops delivered twice every two years in each NRCS region, covering topics like soil biology, regenerative farming systems, and conservation practices. It mandates biennial updates to the curriculum and authorizes $10 million in funding for fiscal years 2027-2032. This initiative aims to improve NRCS and partner support for agricultural producers adopting soil health practices, without directly affecting producers themselves.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates training on soil health, regenerative farming, and conservation practices, directly advancing environmental protection and resource conservation through NRCS staff and partner education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 6154: Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025

This bill establishes eight regional wildland fire research centers at eligible universities across eight U.S. regions (including Alaska, California, and the Southeast) to advance fire science. Each center will develop tools for predicting fire behavior, improving firefighter safety, and reducing smoke impacts, while coordinating with federal agencies like the Forest Service and Tribal organizations. Centers must prioritize institutions with existing fire research programs or minority-serving status and will share data openly under FAIR principles. The law requires annual progress reports to Congress and mandates collaboration between researchers, land management agencies, and tribal entities to translate research into practical wildfire management tools.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReduces smoke pollution (air quality) and advances fire science for ecosystem protection and natural resource management, aligning with environmental conservation goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Mar 20, 2025

HR 1459: Protect the West Act of 2025

The Protect the West Act of 2025 establishes a $60 billion Outdoor and Watershed Restoration Fund to support projects improving forest conditions, rangeland health, watershed function, and wildlife habitat on both Federal and non-Federal lands. The bill creates two main programs: a $20 billion grant program for planning and projects on non-Federal land (with priority for wildfire risk reduction and community collaboration), and a $40 billion Partnership Program for restoration projects on Federal land, with at least $20 billion specifically allocated for Federal land projects. Eligible entities including states, tribes, local governments, and nonprofits can apply for funding to carry out projects that address wildfire risk, improve habitat, and create outdoor jobs while complementing existing conservation programs. The bill requires projects to follow best available science, prohibits work in wilderness areas, and mandates annual reporting to Congress on fund usage and outcomes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates $60B for forest/watershed restoration, wildlife habitat, and rangeland health projects on federal/non-federal lands, directly advancing conservation and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 6391: Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act

HR 6391, the Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act, repeals Section 3003 of the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act that would have transferred Oak Flat (2,422 acres in Arizona’s Tonto National Forest) to Resolution Copper for mining. The bill withdraws Oak Flat from all public land use, preventing the foreign-owned mining venture (Rio Tinto/BHP) from extracting copper beneath the site for export to China. It directly protects the area, which is a sacred site for Indigenous peoples and a National Register Historic Property, from a mine projected to consume 250 billion gallons of groundwater over 40 years and cause significant land subsidence. The bill halts a process that would have allowed foreign corporations to mine copper from public land without requiring domestic smelting or benefiting U.S. consumers.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents mining on sacred land, protecting ecosystem and Indigenous site from environmental harm95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 10, 2026

S 140: Wildfire Prevention Act of 2025

This bill sets annual targets for wildfire prevention treatments on federal lands, requiring the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to increase mechanical thinning and prescribed burning acreage each year (with goals increasing 20% in 2027-2028 and 40% in 2029+). It mandates detailed public reporting on treatment progress, challenges, effectiveness, and cost data, while streamlining environmental reviews for hazard tree removal. The bill also revises vegetation management rules near power lines, creates a public-private technology pilot program for wildfire prevention tools, and repeals outdated reporting requirements. These provisions directly affect federal land managers, electric utility companies, and private entities participating in the technology pilot program.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates increased wildfire prevention treatments (mechanical thinning, prescribed burning) on federal lands to protect ecosystems and natural resources, with reporting requirements for effectiveness. Directly advances environmental protectio...95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 2, 2025

S 888: Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act

This bill designates approximately 128,000 acres of federal land in Oregon (including Rogue Canyon and Molalla recreation areas) for management focused on recreation, conservation, and wildfire risk reduction. It requires the federal land managers to conduct wildfire risk assessments within 280 days and develop mitigation plans within a year, including forest thinning and evacuation routes for nearby communities. The bill withdraws these designated lands from mining, mineral leasing, and disposal, while preserving existing rights and recreational uses. It also expands the Wild Rogue Wilderness by 59,512 acres and withdraws specific lands in Curry and Josephine Counties from mineral activities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDesignates land for conservation, requires wildfire mitigation, withdraws from mining - directly protects natural resources and enhances land management for environmental stewardship.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Feb 20, 2026

HR 7603: O&C Renewal Act of 2026

This bill reaffirms permanent timber production as the primary purpose of federal O&C (Oregon & California) lands, requiring revenue generation to support county government services in Oregon. It mandates the federal government meet or exceed Oregon's fire safety standards for these lands, enter agreements with Oregon and forest associations for fire protection, and compensate for services provided. The bill also clarifies that "timberlands" include parcels capable of producing at least 300,000 board feet of timber per 40-acre section. Within two years of enactment, the Secretary of the Interior must revise resource management plans to align with these changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates federal revenue generation to support Oregon county government services, directly funding local budgets through timberland management.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentPrioritizes timber production as primary purpose of federal lands, with no environmental conservation provisions; mandates revenue generation for timber industry over ecosystem protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 27, 2025

S 1193: America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act

The America's Red Rock Wilderness Act (S 1193) would designate approximately 3.3 million acres across nine distinct wilderness areas in Utah as protected wilderness. These areas include the Great Basin, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Moab-La Sal Canyons, Henry Mountains, Glen Canyon, San Juan, Canyonlands Basin, San Rafael Swell, and Book Cliffs-Greater Dinosaur regions. The bill would manage these areas under the Wilderness Act, preserving them for recreation, wildlife habitat, and cultural values while allowing continued livestock grazing under existing regulations. It also includes provisions to protect Tribal rights and water rights within the designated wilderness areas, with specific administrative guidelines for roads, land management, and Tribal consultation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDesignates 3.3M acres as protected wilderness, preserving wildlife habitat and natural resources under the Wilderness Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands Wildlife

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passed · United States · House Jan 24, 2025

HR 375: Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025

This bill continues federal efforts to combat Rapid Ohia Death, a fungal disease threatening Hawaii's native ohia trees (Metrosideros polymorpha). It mandates ongoing research on disease transmission, management of invasive animals (like goats) that spread the disease, and funding for forest restoration through collaboration between federal agencies (Interior, Agriculture), Hawaii state, and local stakeholders. The key provisions require the U.S. Geological Survey and Forest Service to sustain research, partner on land management, and provide financial assistance to prevent disease spread and restore native forests. The bill directly affects Hawaii's ecosystems, particularly the culturally significant ohia tree species and the state's native forest habitats.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates research, invasive species management, and funding to protect ohia trees from fungal disease, directly conserving native forest ecosystems and natural resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Aug 26, 2025

HR 5036: To remove the limitation imposed as a result of receiving funding under the Land and Water Conservation Fund on the conversion of Northeast Sedgwick County Park in Sedgwick County, Kansas, to a use other than public outdoor recreation.

HR 5036 removes a federal restriction that prevents land funded by the Land and Water Conservation Fund from being converted to uses other than public outdoor recreation. The bill specifically exempts Northeast Sedgwick County Park in Sedgwick County, Kansas, from this rule. This change would allow the park to be repurposed for non-recreation uses without violating federal funding requirements tied to the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves LWCF conservation requirement allowing non-recreation use, weakening environmental protection standards for park land.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Parks & Recreation Public Lands

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