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PARK Act

House

Establishes the PARK Act as a public lands and natural resources measure introduced in the House

Latest action: Thu Jan 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act on April 13, 2026, and recognizing its significant impact on the sustainable and profitable management of the Nation's fishery resources.

House

Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and recognizes its impact on U.S. fishery resource management

Latest action: Thu Apr 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".

House

Nullifies the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule requiring archaeological reports for certain Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas activities to identify potential marine archaeological resources

Latest action: Wed Feb 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act

House

Expand opportunities for public service in national parks and other public lands through programs or activities under Natural Resources and Agriculture jurisdiction

Latest action: Thu Jun 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Forest Resources Accountability Act

House

Establishes accountability measures for forest resources management under natural resources policy

Latest action: Tue Mar 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act

Senate

Expand public service opportunities in national parks and other public lands through a new federal initiative

Latest action: Wed Dec 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Forest Resources Accountability Act

Senate

Establishes accountability requirements for forest resources management under energy and natural resources oversight

Latest action: Tue Mar 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Public Land Search and Rescue Act

House

Authorize public land agencies to reimburse search and rescue costs on public lands

Latest action: Thu Jun 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act of 2025

Senate

Protects outdoor resources in the Gunnison area through federal land conservation and management measures

Latest action: Wed Jul 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Expressing support for "National Public Lands Day" and encouraging the people of the United States to visit public lands on this fee-free day and recognize their spiritual and cultural value, as well as their contribution to the economy of the United States.

House

Expresses support for National Public Lands Day and urges people to visit public lands and recognize their spiritual cultural and economic value

Latest action: Fri Sep 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Town of North Topsail Beach Coastal Barrier Resources System Map Amendment Act of 2025

Senate

Amends the Coastal Barrier Resources System map for the Town of North Topsail Beach in North Carolina to change the area's official boundary designation

Latest action: Tue May 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Shawnee TRAILS Act

House

Establishes the Shawnee TRAILS Act as a public lands and trails measure referred to the House Agriculture Committee

Latest action: Mon May 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Foundation for America’s Public Lands Reauthorization Act

House

Reauthorizes the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, continuing its role tied to public lands programs and activities

Latest action: Tue Jun 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Our Parks Act

House

Establishes the Our Parks Act as a public lands measure concerning national parks and related resources

Latest action: Wed Dec 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Truth in National Parks Act

House

Require truthful public information in national parks under the Truth in National Parks Act

Latest action: Tue Apr 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act of 2025

House

Establishes protections for outdoor resources in the Gunnison area through a natural resources measure

Latest action: Thu May 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Wildfire Prevention and Recovery Act

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Latest action: Tue Jul 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2026

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Latest action: Tue Aug 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Canyon’s Law

Senate

Establishes the measure known as Canyon’s Law as an environmental and public works proposal before the Senate

Latest action: Thu Jun 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Latest action: Wed Jul 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act

House

Expand outdoor recreation access for Americans with disabilities through federal public lands and related programs

Latest action: Tue Jun 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2025

House

Establishes a framework for renewable energy development on public lands under the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2025

Latest action: Fri Mar 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution raising awareness of lake sturgeon.

Senate

Raises awareness of lake sturgeon through a Senate resolution recognizing the species and its significance

Latest action: Wed Apr 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2026

Senate

Establishes a federal framework to eradicate and control golden mussels as an environmental management issue

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2025

Senate

Prohibits oil and gas development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge through federal environmental protection legislation

Latest action: Tue Apr 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino community to get into outdoor recreation and participate in activities to protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of the third week of September as "Latino Conservation Week".

House

Recognize Latino community engagement in outdoor recreation and conservation and express support for designating the third week of September as Latino Conservation Week

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Keeping Public Lands Out of Adversarial Hands Act

House

Prohibits adversarial foreign interests from obtaining interests in U.S. public lands and related assets

Latest action: Wed Jan 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act

House

Establishes the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness as a protected public lands area for wilderness conservation

Latest action: Thu Apr 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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No FED in West Texas Act

Senate

Prohibits Interior from carrying out the 2023 Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge expansion plan in West Texas, including land purchases and conservation easements

Latest action: Tue Apr 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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MARA Act of 2026

House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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America’s Living Library Act

Senate

Establishes the America’s Living Library Act to create a federally named conservation or public lands initiative tied to natural resources

Latest action: Thu Mar 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Bycatch Reduction Act

House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Latest action: Mon Jul 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Rescinding Regulations Regarding Management Systems Pertaining to the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Refuge Roads Program"".

Senate

Disapproves a Federal Highway Administration rule under the Congressional Review Act on rescinding management system regulations for Fish and Wildlife Service and refuge roads programs

Latest action: Tue Oct 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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PREPARE Act

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Latest action: Thu Aug 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act

Senate

Establishes a geothermal ombudsman to improve national deployment and streamline project reviews for geothermal energy development

Latest action: Wed Jul 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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No Fencing at Lafayette Square Act

House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Latest action: Mon Jul 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Hands Off Our Boca Chica Beach Act of 2026

House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Latest action: Mon Jul 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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EQUAL Parks Act

House

Establishes the EQUAL Parks Act to improve equity in access to and use of parks and related public lands

Latest action: Fri Aug 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act

House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Latest action: Wed Jul 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Chama Basin Watershed Protection Act

House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Latest action: Thu Aug 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)