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A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to clarify the nature of public involvement for purposes of certain rulemaking, and for other purposes.

7/12/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4718

Bill 118 s 4718, also known as the Federal Land Policy and Management Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 in order to clarify the process of public involvement in certain rulemaking procedures. The bill seeks to ensure that the public has a clear and meaningful role in the decision-making process when it comes to managing federal lands.

Specifically, the bill outlines guidelines for how the public should be involved in the rulemaking process, including providing opportunities for public comment and feedback on proposed rules. It also emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the decision-making process, ensuring that the public is informed about the reasons behind proposed rules and how they will impact federal lands.

In addition to clarifying public involvement in rulemaking, the bill also addresses other purposes related to the management of federal lands. While the specifics of these purposes are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the overall goal of the bill is to improve the management of federal lands by ensuring that the public has a voice in the decision-making process. Overall, Bill 118 s 4718 is aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and public involvement in the management of federal lands. By clarifying the nature of public involvement in rulemaking procedures, the bill seeks to ensure that decisions regarding federal lands are made in a fair and inclusive manner.

Current Status of Bill S 4718

Bill S 4718 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2024. Bill S 4718 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 11, 2024.  Bill S 4718's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of July 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4718

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4718

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4718

A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to clarify the nature of public involvement for purposes of certain rulemaking, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to clarify the nature of public involvement for purposes of certain rulemaking, and for other purposes.

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