Environment (Public Lands)

in committee · United States · House Jan 31, 2025

HR 841: To amend title 54, United States Code, to prohibit the acquisition of land, water, or an interest in land or water from a private landowner using amounts made available under the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

HR 841 amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provisions in U.S. law to prohibit states from using LWCF funds to purchase land, water, or related interests directly from private landowners. This restriction applies specifically to states receiving financial assistance under the LWCF program. The bill adds a new section (l) to 54 U.S.C. § 200305 and amends § 200306 to explicitly state that LWCF appropriations cannot fund acquisitions from private owners. The policy change directly affects state governments that administer LWCF funds for conservation projects.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits LWCF funds from acquiring land/water from private owners, restricting a key conservation funding mechanism for environmental protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Feb 28, 2025

HR 774: PASTURES Act

The PASTURES Act prohibits federal agencies from penalizing livestock owners for grazing on specific federal lands without existing fences. It directly affects ranchers and livestock owners (cattle, bison, horses, sheep, goats) who graze on National Forest System lands, Fish and Wildlife Service lands, or public lands bordering private property where grazing was previously permitted but later prohibited. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture or Interior to cover all costs for constructing or maintaining fences meant to prevent grazing on these lands. This changes the financial responsibility from landowners to the federal government for fence-related expenses on designated "covered lands."

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves grazing restrictions on federal lands, potentially weakening ecosystem protections to prioritize livestock industry over environmental regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 745: Abundant American Resources Act of 2025

HR 745 requires federal agencies to conduct studies on the monetary value of minerals in specific areas. The Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management must each complete studies within three years to assess the value of oil, gas, and minerals in designated onshore and offshore areas, excluding national parks and certain monuments. These studies will cover areas like national monuments (excluding marine ones), areas under environmental protection, and lands withdrawn from mining or leasing. The bill does not authorize new mining or leasing but mandates data collection for future decision-making.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentMandates studies to assess mineral/oil/gas values for potential extraction, prioritizing resource development over environmental conservation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Jan 7, 2025

HR 229: To prohibit the implementation of the Rock Springs Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan.

This bill (HR 229) prohibits the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from implementing, administering, or enforcing the Rock Springs Field Office's December 2024 Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan. It directly affects the BLM's land management decisions in the Rock Springs area by blocking the use of this specific plan. The key mechanism is a mandatory prohibition on the Secretary of the Interior to take any action related to this plan. The bill does not change land management practices but prevents the current plan from taking effect. This is a procedural measure targeting one specific BLM document.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks BLM's Rock Springs Resource Management Plan, preventing enforcement of land management rules likely containing environmental protections, weakening regulatory oversight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Jan 7, 2025

HR 230: To prohibit the implementation of the Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Buffalo, Wyoming Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management.

HR 230 prohibits the U.S. Department of the Interior from implementing a specific resource management plan amendment for the Buffalo, Wyoming Bureau of Land Management (BLM) field office. The bill blocks the Secretary of the Interior from administering or enforcing the amendment detailed in the November 27, 2024, federal register notice (89 Fed. Reg. 93650). This directly affects the Buffalo BLM office and land management activities in that region by halting the planned changes to how public lands are managed there. The bill is procedural, preventing the BLM from moving forward with this specific administrative action.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks implementation of BLM resource management amendment, preventing enforcement of land management changes that would likely advance environmental protections per BLM's typical conservation role.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 775: No Net Gain in Federal Lands Act of 2025

HR 775, the No Net Gain in Federal Lands Act of 2025, requires the U.S. Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture to maintain a "no net gain" in federal land ownership within any state each fiscal year. This means the total acres of federal land acquired (including fee title and other interests) cannot exceed the acres disposed of (sold or transferred) in that state during the same year. The bill mandates annual inventories and reports tracking land holdings by interest type (e.g., fee, easement), and if acquisition exceeds disposal, the President must convey equivalent land to the state within 24 months. It directly affects federal land management agencies and state governments by limiting federal land expansion without corresponding disposal.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prevents federal land expansion for conservation, restricting new protected areas and weakening environmental protection efforts by mandating no net gain in federal ownership.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 2773: Landowner Easement Rights Act

HR 2773, the Landowner Easement Rights Act, limits new conservation easements to 30 years and gives current landowners with certain long-term easements (over 30 years old or created before 1977 without a map) the right to renegotiate or buy back their easements. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to provide landowners with a detailed map and current fair market value notice within six months of a request, then offer renegotiation for a new 30-year term or payment equal to the easement's value minus prior payments (adjusted for inflation). Landowners can also choose to purchase the easement back at fair market value. The Secretary must notify landowners of these rights 3 months before specific milestones related to their easement's status. This directly affects private landowners holding eligible conservation easements managed by the Department of the Interior.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentLimits conservation easement duration to 30 years and enables landowner exit, weakening long-term environmental protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Jan 8, 2026

HR 839: No FED in West Texas Act

HR 839, the "No FED in West Texas Act," prohibits the U.S. Department of the Interior from finalizing or implementing the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge Land Protection Plan. This bill directly affects the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Secretary of the Interior, blocking action on a specific 2023 plan for the refuge. The key provision bans the federal government from administering or enforcing the refuge's land protection plan as outlined in the February 2023 document. The bill does not create new policy but prevents the implementation of an existing federal land management plan.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks implementation of Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge land protection plan, preventing federal conservation efforts and weakening environmental protections for the refuge.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands Wildlife

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passed · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 3937: Wabeno Economic Development Act

HR 3937, the Wabeno Economic Development Act, directly transfers approximately 14 acres of National Forest System land in Wisconsin from the federal government to Tony’s Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the land via quitclaim deed after an appraisal determines its market value, with the company paying that value plus all conveyance costs. It also includes provisions for disclosing hazardous material conditions but exempts the government from remediation responsibilities. Separately, the bill mandates a federal review of permitting processes for stone, sand, and gravel development on public lands, requiring a report on current timelines and recommendations for streamlining. This legislation primarily affects the specific company and federal land management practices, with no broader regulatory changes beyond the review requirement.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentTransfers protected National Forest land to private entity for development without environmental safeguards or remediation requirements, weakening conservation protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Hazardous Materials Public Lands

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passed · United States · House Mar 19, 2026

HR 556: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

HR 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, prevents federal agencies from banning lead ammunition or tackle on public lands and waters managed for hunting or fishing. It directly affects hunters and anglers using federal lands (like national wildlife refuges, public forests, and BLM lands) by blocking nationwide restrictions on lead products. The bill allows limited exceptions only for specific locations where wildlife decline is directly linked to lead use, and the restriction must align with state law or get approval from the state wildlife agency. This changes how federal land managers can regulate lead, requiring state coordination for any local restrictions.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks federal bans on lead ammunition/tackle, preventing pollution control measures that would reduce lead contamination in ecosystems, thus weakening environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands Wildlife

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