Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-04-29T04:08:21Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2861 Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/29/2025, 4:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2861

The Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2025, designated as H.R. 2861 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 10, 2025, aims to preserve and safeguard the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area. The bill likely includes provisions to protect the historical and cultural significance of the area, potentially establishing measures for conservation, visitor management, or archaeological preservation. Specific directives or actions proposed in the bill may involve funding allocations, partnership agreements, or regulatory frameworks to ensure the long-term protection of the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area. For detailed information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2861/BILLS-119hr2861ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 2861

Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2025

This bill creates a buffer zone around the Chaco Culture National Historic Park in New Mexico by prohibiting certain leases on federal land for the development of mineral resources or geothermal energy within the buffer zone. Nonproducing oil and gas leases in the buffer zone are terminated.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2861

Bill HR 2861 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2025. Bill HR 2861 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 10, 2025. Bill HR 2861's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of April 10, 2025