Ruby Mountains Protection Act

Senate Bill 258 - Ruby Mountains Protection Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 258 Ruby Mountains Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 3:02 PM

Congressional Summary of S 258

Ruby Mountains Protection Act

This bill withdraws approximately 309,272 acres of National Forest System land in the Ruby Mountains subdistrict of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest located in Elko and White Pine Counties, Nevada, from operation under mineral leasing laws.

Any land within the withdrawal area that is acquired by the federal government after enactment of this bill must be withdrawn in accordance with the bill.

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Current Status of Bill S 258

Bill S 258 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 29, 2019. Bill S 258 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 29, 2019. Bill S 258's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346. as of December 17, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 258

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 258

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Forests, forestry, trees

- Land transfers

- Land use and conservation

- Nevada

- Oil and gas

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 258

Ruby Mountains Protection Act

A bill to prohibit oil and gas leasing on the National Forest System land in the Ruby Mountains Ranger District located in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Elko and White Pine Counties, Nevada, and for other purposes.