PUBLIC Lands Act

Hozzl · 2026-02-27T18:02:56Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3526 PUBLIC 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.

2/27/2026, 6:02 PM

Summary of Bill S 3526

The PUBLIC Lands Act (S. 3526) was introduced in the 119th Congress on December 17, 2025, with the aim of ensuring the proper management and conservation of public lands. The bill likely includes provisions related to the use, protection, and development of federally owned lands, encompassing regulations to promote environmental stewardship, recreational opportunities, or resource extraction. Further details, including specific directives or actions proposed by the bill, would require accessing the full text or summarized sections available through the provided PDF link.

Current Status of Bill S 3526

Bill S 3526 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 17, 2025. Bill S 3526 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on December 17, 2025. Bill S 3526's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. as of February 12, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3526

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3526

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies

- California

- Congressional oversight

- Ecology

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Forests, forestry, trees

- Geography and mapping

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Intergovernmental relations

- Lakes and rivers

- Land use and conservation

- Livestock

- Motor vehicles

- Parks, recreation areas, trails

- Pedestrians and bicycling

- Public utilities and utility rates

- Solid waste and recycling

- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Comments

Lea Turner

633

5 days ago

I don't like this bill. It could impact our environment for years to come.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3526

Alex Padilla

CaliforniaDemocrat

Adam B. Schiff

CaliforniaDemocrat

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