American Voices in Federal Lands Act

Hozzl · 2026-01-07T16:52:47Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2262 American Voices in Federal Lands Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/7/2026, 4:52 PM

Summary of Bill S 2262

The bill "A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to clarify the nature of public investment for purposes of certain rulemaking, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress as S. 2262 on July 10, 2025. It aims to make amendments to the mentioned Act to provide clarity on public investment for specific rulemaking purposes and includes various other provisions to achieve its objectives.

Congressional Summary of S 2262

American Voices in Federal Lands Act

This bill directs the Bureau of Land Management to modify its public comment system by (1) only considering public comments from U.S. citizens; and (2) deterring attempts at public involvement via artificial intelligence (AI), such as AI bots, by establishing and implementing a Completely Automated Public Turing Test to tell Computers and Humans Apart (CAPTCHA test).

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Current Status of Bill S 2262

Bill S 2262 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2025. Bill S 2262 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 10, 2025. Bill S 2262's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. as of December 17, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2262

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2262

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