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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.
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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 Subcommittee Hearings Held as of May 21, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8682
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8682
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate 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
954
2 months 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
940
2 months 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.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8682
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