S1349Referred to Committee

Ruby Mountains Protection Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-08
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Catherine Cortez Masto
Catherine Cortez Masto
Democrat · NV · Senator
Votes with party: 78.8% (841 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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

2026-02-12

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would protect a mountain range in Nevada by designating it as a wilderness area, which means the land would be preserved in its natural state and off-limits to mining, logging, and most commercial development. The protection would affect outdoor enthusiasts who want to hike and camp there, mining companies that might have wanted to extract resources, and Nevada communities that depend on public lands for recreation and tourism. The proposal is currently being reviewed by Congress to determine whether the environmental and recreational benefits outweigh concerns about restricting resource extraction.

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Public Lands and Natural Resources
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