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Public Lands and Natural Resources

25 bills this Congress11 moved past introduction

AllForests, forestry, trees 11Land transfers 10Land use and conservation 10Geography and mapping 7Congressional oversight 6Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats 6Government information and archives 5Licensing and registrations 5Nevada 5California 4Intergovernmental relations 4Livestock 4Roads and highways 4Wildlife conservation and habitat protection 4Environmental assessment, monitoring, research 3Fires 3Government studies and investigations 3Hazardous wastes and toxic substances 3Advisory bodies 2Data collection, sharing, protection 2Ecology 2Indian lands and resources rights 2Mining 2Motor vehicles 2

Furthest along first, then most recent action. Showing bills tagged “California”. Subjects are the Congressional Research Service's index terms.

H.R. 952

Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act

Rep. Doris O. Matsui D-CA · Oct 22, 2026: Signed by President.

Became law
H.R. 471

Fix Our Forests Act

Rep. Bruce Westerman R-AR · Mar 6, 2025: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-27.

Passed House
S. 3526

PUBLIC Lands Act

Sen. Alex Padilla D-CA · Feb 12, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-305.

Introduced
S. 3695

Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto D-NV · Feb 12, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-305.

Introduced