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Public Lands Workforce Stability Act

5/13/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8523

The bill, designated as H.R. 8523 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 27, 2026, aims to prevent any reduction in force or involuntary separations within the Department of the Interior and the United States Forest Service.

Current Status of Bill HR 8523

Bill HR 8523 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2026. Bill HR 8523 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 27, 2026.  Bill HR 8523's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 27, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8523

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8523

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8523

To prohibit any reduction in force or involuntary separation at the Department of the Interior and the United States Forest Service, and for other purposes.
To prohibit any reduction in force or involuntary separation at the Department of the Interior and the United States Forest Service, and for other purposes.

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