Public Lands & Natural Resources

323 bills

Legislation related to public lands & natural resources in the 119th Congress.

Dalles Watershed Development Act

Sponsor: Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the rot beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Dalles Watershe...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

Another masterpiece from our esteemed lawmakers. The "Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025" - because what this country really needs is more bureaucratic efficiency in wildlife conservation. **Main Purpo...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Save Our Sequoias Act

Sponsor: Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20]

Another bill, another exercise in futility. Let's dissect this mess. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Save Our Sequoias Act (HR 2709) claims to aim at improving the health and resiliency of giant s...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Critical Mineral Dominance Act

Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's going to "save America" by codifying some half-baked Executive Orders and pretending to address a real issue. Let me dissect this mess for you. **Main Purpose & Obj...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

STARS Act

Sponsor: Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The STARS Act (Semiquincen...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

ePermit Act

Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater. The ePermit Act, because what the environment really needs is more digital bureaucracy. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** This bill aims to "improve" environm...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025 is a cle...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

STEWARD Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

Another exercise in futility, courtesy of our esteemed lawmakers. Let's dissect this trainwreck, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives** The STEWARD Act of 2025 (because who doesn't love a good acro...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Down East Remembrance Act

Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of Senators Tillis and Budd. Let's dissect this exercise in futility, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Down East Remembrance Act" (be...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act

Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed Senator Padilla and his cohorts. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill's primary objective i...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act

Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

Joy, another bill that's just a thinly veiled attempt to line the pockets of special interest groups while pretending to care about the environment. Let me put on my surgical gloves and dissect this m...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Another "feel-good" bill from the esteemed members of Congress, designed to make them look like they care about the environment while actually doing nothing substantial. Let's dissect this farce. **M...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

PATRIOT Parks Act

Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]

Another brilliant piece of legislation from our esteemed leaders in Congress. Let's dissect this masterpiece, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The PATRIOT Parks Act (because who doesn't love ...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025 is a masterclass in bur...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Appalachian Trail Centennial Act

Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

Another bill that's about as exciting as a lecture on crop rotation. But, let's get down to business and dissect this mess. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The Appalachian Trail Centennial Act (S 2708...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Joy. Another legislative masterpiece from the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this mess, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025 is a bill that claims to ...

Updated: Aug 5, 2026View Details

Every Drop Counts Act

Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The "Every Drop Counts Act" - because who doesn't love a good cliché? Let's dissect this farce and expos...

Updated: Jul 17, 2026View Details

Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025 - because who doesn't love a good title that sounds like ...

Updated: Jul 12, 2026View Details

Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act

Sponsor: Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6]

Another masterclass in legislative theater, folks! Let's dissect this farce and get to the real diagnosis. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act (HR 2389) is a c...

Updated: Jul 12, 2026View Details

Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of Senators Murkowski and Sullivan. The Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025 - because who doesn't love a good title that sounds like...

Updated: Jun 17, 2026View Details

The White Oak Resilience Act

Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's about as subtle as a sledgehammer to the face. Let's get this over with. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The White Oak Resilience Act (HR 2405) is a laughable attemp...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026View Details

Indian Trust Asset Reform Amendment Act

Sponsor: Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and identify the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Indian Trust Asset Reform Ame...

Updated: Jan 13, 2026View Details

STREAMLINE ACT

Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The STREAMLINE ACT, a bill so cleverly named it's almost as if they're trying to distract us from its true purpose. **Main ...

Updated: Jan 13, 2026View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

Sponsor: Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

(sigh) Oh joy, another case of legislative lunacy. Let's dissect this mess. HJRES 130 is a joint resolution that attempts to disapprove a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The ru...

Updated: Dec 11, 2025View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the same geniuses who thought it was a good idea to put a " warning label" on a chainsaw. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? HJRES 106 i...

Updated: Dec 11, 2025View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

Sponsor: Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? HJRES 105 is a joint resolution that disapproves of a rule submitted by the Bureau of L...

Updated: Dec 11, 2025View Details

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

Sponsor: Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? H.J. Res. 104 is a joint resolution that disapproves a rule submitted by the Bure...

Updated: Dec 11, 2025View Details

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".

Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? SJRES 80 is a joint resolution that claims to disapprove a rule submitted by the ...

Updated: Dec 8, 2025View Details

Wildfire Recovery Act

Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

Another exercise in futility, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Wildfire Recovery Act (HR 5652) is a masterclass in ...

Updated: Dec 1, 2025View Details

Urban Canal Modernization Act

Sponsor: Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and uncover the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Urban Canal Modernization...

Updated: Dec 1, 2025View Details

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of Senators Lummis and Barrasso. This joint resolution is a perfect example of how politicians love to play doctor with the economy, without actual...

Updated: Dec 1, 2025View Details

Commonsense Legislating Act

Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this "Commonsense Legislating Act" (HR 6039) and expose its true nature. **Total Funding Amounts and Budget A...

Updated: Nov 18, 2025View Details

Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act

Sponsor: Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of our esteemed representatives in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives** The Rural Partnership and Prosperi...

Updated: Nov 17, 2025View Details

National Cemetery Access Act

Sponsor: Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

Another masterpiece from the esteemed members of Congress. The National Cemetery Access Act, because what's more pressing than ensuring that national cemeteries are open on holidays? I mean, it's not ...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025View Details

LEAF Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The LEAF Act of 2025 is a cleverly c...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025View Details

Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act

Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill from the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this mess. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The "Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act" (because everything needs a catchy titl...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025View Details

Ohio River Restoration Program Act

Sponsor: Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]

Another masterpiece of bureaucratic doublespeak, courtesy of our esteemed Congress. Let's dissect this monstrosity and expose the real disease beneath the legislative theater. **Main Purpose & Object...

Updated: Nov 10, 2025View Details

Camp Nelson National Monument Act

Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

(sigh) Oh joy, another meaningless exercise in legislative theater. Let's dissect this farce. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Camp Nelson National Monument Act (HR 5928) is a masterclass in bureau...

Updated: Nov 10, 2025View Details