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To codify the categorical exclusion proposed in the National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures for the Bureau of Land Management related to salvage harvesting published on April 6, 2026, and for other purposes.

5/8/2026, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8682

The bill titled "To codify the categorical exclusion proposed in the National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures for the Bureau of Land Management related to salvage harvesting published on April 6, 2026, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 8682 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 7, 2026, aims to formalize the categorical exclusion outlined in the National Environmental Policy Act for the Bureau of Land Management regarding salvage harvesting. The bill likely seeks to streamline environmental review processes for such activities and may contain additional provisions concerning land management and related procedures.

Current Status of Bill HR 8682

Bill HR 8682 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8682 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2026.  Bill HR 8682's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of May 7, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8682

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8682

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8682

To codify the categorical exclusion proposed in the National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures for the Bureau of Land Management related to salvage harvesting published on April 6, 2026, and for other purposes.
To codify the categorical exclusion proposed in the National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures for the Bureau of Land Management related to salvage harvesting published on April 6, 2026, and for other purposes.

Comments

Landyn Collins profile image

Landyn Collins

809

1 day ago

This bill sucks! It's gonna mess up the environment and hurt wildlife. Can't believe they're actually trying to pass this crap. #SaveThePlanet #NoToHR8682

Casen Collins profile image

Casen Collins

787

1 day ago

I think this bill is a step in the right direction for managing our land resources. It seems like a common-sense approach to salvage harvesting. In the short term, I hope to see positive impacts on our environment and economy.