Public Lands legislation
Parks, Crown land, and resource access.
Bills about public lands
Live bill results for “Public Lands” across the regions we cover, using the same search as the rest of the site.
H 5701
Massachusetts
Town Could Lease School Lot to Pantry
Bill H-5701, Town Could Lease School Lot to Pantry, scituate select board could sell or lease part of a school site to the Scituate Food Pantry for up to 50 years. It is at Senate concurred as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Patrick Kearney (Democratic).
H 5704
Massachusetts
Surplus land bill would empower city council
Bill H-5704, Surplus land bill would empower city council, brockton school committee would declare Lot 1 surplus. It is at Senate concurred as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Rita Mendes (Democratic).
HR1046
Illinois
Return Taft Campus to State
Bill HR-1046, Return Taft Campus to State, a House resolution urges the Governor to direct IDNR to begin transferring Lorado Taft Field Campus from NIU to the State. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie as of October 13, 2026. Sponsored by Tony McCombie (Republican).
S.2735
United States
Shingle Springs Land Transfer Act
Bill S-2735, Shingle Springs Land Transfer Act, transfers specified public land into trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and makes those lands part of the tribe's reservation. It is at Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674. as of September 22, 2026.
H.R.2302
United States
Shingle Springs Land Transfer
Bill HR-2302, Shingle Springs Land Transfer, transfers about 204 acres of federal land into trust for the Shingle Springs Band; land becomes reservation and gaming is prohibited. It is at Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675. as of September 22, 2026.
H.R.2400
United States
Land in trust for Pit River Tribe
Bill HR-2400, Land in trust for Pit River Tribe, transfers federal land to Pit River Tribe, creating trust lands and banning certain gaming; outlines survey and administration, with potential effects on local services and taxes. It is at Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5297-5298) as of September 30, 2026.
H.R.2389
United States
Quinault Land Transfer
Bill HR-2389, Quinault Land Transfer, transfers about 72 acres in Washington into trust for the Quinault Indian Nation. It is at Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. as of June 3, 2026.
S.5087
United States
Biomass Renewable Feedstock Expansion
Bill S-5087, Biomass Renewable Feedstock Expansion, expands renewable biomass eligibility to include forest residues and defensible-space removals, with attestation requirements and coverage of tribal and public lands for biofuel feedstocks. It is at Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of July 22, 2026.
H.R.10669
United States
Congress Must Sign Off on Big Land Withdrawals
Bill HR-10669, Congress Must Sign Off on Big Land Withdrawals, big federal land withdrawals would need Congress approval, and monument boundaries would require landowners' written consent. It is at Introduced as of October 1, 2026. Sponsored by Paul Gosar (R), Nicholas Begich, Lauren Boebert, Elijah Crane, Harriet Hageman, Mike Kennedy, Pete Stauber, and Addison McDowell.
H.R.5631
United States
Geothermal Permitting Ombudsman
Bill HR-5631, Geothermal Permitting Ombudsman, establishes a geothermal ombudsman and permitting task force to speed, coordinate, and monitor geothermal project permits on public lands. It is at Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 663. as of September 17, 2026.
S.5624
United States
Honor Fallen Wildland Firefighters Gratuity
Bill S-5624, Honor Fallen Wildland Firefighters Gratuity, this bill would add a lump-sum death payment for eligible wildland firefighters and some contractors, paid to survivors. It is at Introduced as of September 30, 2026. Sponsored by Jeff Merkley (D) and John Curtis.
S.4399
United States
Park land conveyance to Doyon
Bill S-4399, Park land conveyance to Doyon, transfers about 21,578 acres from a national park to a native corporation, with reserved public easements and safeguards against mining or development that would harm a cultural site. It is at Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. as of July 29, 2026.
H.R.1276
United States
Paducah land deed restriction removal
Bill HR-1276, Paducah land deed restriction removal, this measure directs the Interior Department to remove recorded deed restrictions on a Paducah land parcel, enabling easier redevelopment or transfer. It is at Became Public Law No: 119-105. as of September 11, 2026.
H.R.10630
United States
Pesticide Transparency on Federal Land Act
Bill HR-10630, Pesticide Transparency on Federal Land Act, creates a public database of pesticide use on federal land, with a limited national security exception. It is at Introduced as of September 28, 2026. Sponsored by Nancy Mace (R).
H.R.10623
United States
Lytton Rancheria Land Reaffirmation
Bill HR-10623, Lytton Rancheria Land Reaffirmation, reaffirms the Indian Reorganization Act's application to the Lytton Rancheria and allows land to be taken into trust. It is at Introduced as of September 28, 2026. Sponsored by Jared Huffman (D).
H.R.2467
United States
Wilderness designation expansion
Bill HR-2467, Wilderness designation expansion, designates large public lands as wilderness, restricting mining and development while preserving grazing rights and tribal resources, and guiding management under wilderness protections. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of March 27, 2025.
S.1750
United States
Poarch Band Parity
Bill S-1750, Poarch Band Parity, confirms the Band’s status under the Indian Reorganization Act and reaffirms certain lands held in trust. It is at Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. as of September 23, 2026.
H.R.5131
United States
Public Lands Military Readiness Act
Bill HR-5131, Public Lands Military Readiness Act, extends military withdrawals and corrects acreage and map details for training ranges for 25 more years. It is at Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of December 10, 2025.
H.Res.1585
United States
National Public Lands Day
Bill HRES-1585, National Public Lands Day, supports a fee-free day encouraging visits to public lands and recognition of their cultural and economic value. It is at Introduced as of September 24, 2026. Sponsored by Dina Titus (D), Gabe Vasquez, Juan Ciscomani, Troy Carter, Julia Brownley, Eleanor Norton, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Young Kim, Joe Neguse, Steven Horsford, Michael Lawler, Suzanne Bonamici, Judy Chu, Veronica Escobar, Susie Lee, Ed Case, Gabe Evans, Mike Quigley, Val Hoyle, Brittany Pettersen, Greg Stanton, Salud Carbajal, Debbie Dingell, Seth Moulton, Janelle Bynum, and Raul Ruiz.
H.R.10576
United States
Reservation land transfer
Bill HR-10576, Reservation land transfer, the bill would allow some federal land to be transferred to a tribal government and require public engagement. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of September 24, 2026. Sponsored by Betty McCollum (D), Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison.