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H.R. 8523 · 119th Congress

Public Lands Workforce Stability Act

IntroducedGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

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  1. 2026-04-27Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.House floor actions
  2. 2026-04-27Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.House floor actions
  3. 2026-04-27Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  4. 2026-04-27Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Rep. Yassamin Ansari D-AZ-3
  • Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros D-CA-31
  • Rep. Diana DeGette D-CO-1
  • Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva D-AZ-7
  • Rep. Jared Huffman D-CA-2
  • Rep. Kevin Kiley I-CA-3
  • Rep. Zoe Lofgren D-CA-18
  • Rep. Gabe Vasquez D-NM-2