Legislative subject term
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
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169 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Western Wildfire Support Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 629.
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Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- H.R. 4219 (119th) Sep 15, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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A resolution honoring the lives and service of Emily Barker, Nicholas Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, Nathan Matthews, Nicholas Dale, and all those who serve on the front lines of wildland firefighting efforts in the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569)
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Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 480.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 599.
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Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Ruby Mountains Protection Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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PUBLIC Lands Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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A bill to prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably and an amendment to the title.
- H.R. 6938 (119th) Jan 23, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-74.
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The White Oak Resilience Act
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-434, Part I.
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No FED in West Texas Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 374.
- S.J.Res. 86 (119th) Jan 7, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 4.
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Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-63.
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Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
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Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
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Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
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Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
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Pecos Watershed Protection Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
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M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
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Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
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Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
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Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
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Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
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Flatside Wilderness Additions Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 219.
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Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 213.
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Shenandoah Mountain Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 214.
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Shawnee National Forest Conservation Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 217.
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A bill to amend the Act of June 22, 1948.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 208.
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Border Lands Conservation Act
Star Print ordered on the bill.
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Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141)
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/19/2025 S6795-6796)
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- S. 1596 (119th) Jul 24, 2025
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act
Became Public Law No: 119-30.
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To rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge".
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 36.
- H.R. 1 (119th) Jul 4, 2025
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Became Public Law No: 119-21.
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Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Pecos Watershed Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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America's Red Rock Wilderness Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1908-1912)
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Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- H.R. 1968 (119th) Mar 15, 2025
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-4.
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Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-46.
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FLASH Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- H.R. 471 (119th) Mar 6, 2025
Fix Our Forests Act
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-27.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1131-1135)
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To ensure that Big Cypress National Preserve may not be designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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To designate a peak in the State of Nevada as Maude Frazier Mountain, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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EXPLORE Act
Became Public Law No: 118-234.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2024
Held at the desk.
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Protecting America’s Rock Climbing Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 774.
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Wildfire Response Improvement Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 763.
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Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
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A bill to amend the Act of June 22, 1948.
Held at the desk.
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Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
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Expressing disapproval of the withdrawal by the Secretary of the Interior of approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota, from disposition under the United States mineral and geothermal leasing laws.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 758.
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Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 752.
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America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 754.
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Flatside Wilderness Additions Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 710.
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Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Western Wildfire Support Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.
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America’s Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 594.
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Montana Headwaters Legacy Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 598.
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Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 604.
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Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628.
- H.R. 8790 (118th) Nov 12, 2024
Fix Our Forests Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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A resolution designating the week beginning on October 13, 2024, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6531-6532; text: CR S6530-6531)
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
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Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 524.
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PUBLIC Lands Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.
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Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, the Budget, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 8998 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.
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BIOSAFE Act of 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Wildlife Disease Surveillance for Pandemic Prevention Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.
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Pecos Watershed Protection Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 443.
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Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.
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Mount Blue Sky Wilderness Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.
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To ensure that Big Cypress National Preserve may not be designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.
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River Democracy Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-394.
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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the designation of the Gila Wilderness.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the designation of the Gila Wilderness.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3899; text: CR S3891-3892)
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Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act
Star Print ordered on the measure.
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A bill to prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension and Fulfillment Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
- H.Res. 1061 (118th) Mar 6, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Tribal Cultural Areas Protection Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
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LAKES Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 307.
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Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
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Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act of 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-316.
- H.R. 4821 (118th) Nov 7, 2023
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
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A resolution designating the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5366-5367; text: 10/04/2023 CR S4953-4954)
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Tribal Cultural Areas Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-232.
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Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Pecos Watershed Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Mount Blue Sky Wilderness Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- H.R. 4368 (118th) Sep 28, 2023
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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DALCI Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Canyon’s Law
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.
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Shenandoah Mountain Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3763)
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Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Ruby Mountains Protection Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139.
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M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141.
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Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121.
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Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
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Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 126.
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Canyon’s Law
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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San Gabriel Mountains Protection Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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America's Red Rock Wilderness Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Central Coast Heritage Protection Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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America's Red Rock Wilderness Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1385-1390)
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M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S746-747)
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Western Wildfire Support Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Arctic Refuge Protection Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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To designate a peak in the State of Nevada as Maude Frazier Mountain, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2023
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.
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A bill to designate the mountain at the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, as Devils Tower, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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