S681Referred to Committee

Wyoming Public Lands Initiative Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-20
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

John Barrasso
John Barrasso
Republican · WY · Senator
Votes with party: 33.6% (321 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1131-1135)

2025-02-20

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would transfer certain federal lands in Wyoming to state or local control and designate specific areas for conservation, recreation, or development purposes. The changes would affect how these public lands are managed, potentially opening some areas to activities like mining or logging while protecting others from development. Wyoming residents, outdoor enthusiasts, energy companies, and conservation groups would all be impacted by how the land-use rules change.

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Public Lands and Natural Resources
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