Ruby Mountains Protection Act

2/6/2024, 1:31 AM

Congressional Summary of S 706

Ruby Mountains Protection Act

This bill withdraws certain National Forest System land and National Wildlife Refuge System land in Nevada from operation under the mineral leasing laws.

Specifically, the bill withdraws (1) approximately 309,272 acres of federal land and interests in identified land located in the Ruby Mountains subdistrict of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest; and (2) approximately 39,926.10 acres of federal land and interests in identified land located in the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, except the withdrawal is not applicable to noncommercial refuge management activities by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Current Status of Bill S 706

Bill S 706 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2023. Bill S 706 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 8, 2023.  Bill S 706's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139. as of July 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 706

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 706

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

Forests, forestry, treesLand transfersMiningNevadaOil and gasWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 706

Ruby Mountains Protection ActRuby Mountains Protection ActRuby Mountains Protection ActA bill to withdraw the National Forest System land in the Ruby Mountains subdistrict of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and the National Wildlife Refuge System land in Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Elko and White Pine Counties, Nevada, from operation under the mineral leasing laws.
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