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S1497Referred to Committee

Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-10
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

Martin Heinrich
Martin Heinrich
Democrat · NM · Senator
Votes with party: 59.0% (315 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/H001046

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Ben Ray Luján (D-NM)Original· 2025-04-10

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

2026-02-12

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would designate a specific area called Cerro de la Olla as a protected wilderness area, which means the land would be preserved in its natural state with restrictions on development, logging, and motorized vehicles. The designation would affect how the federal government manages the land and could impact local communities, outdoor enthusiasts, and any businesses with interests in the area. Wilderness designations typically protect scenic and ecological values while allowing hiking, camping, and other non-motorized recreation.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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