Databases of Publicly Owned Land Act

# Databases of Publicly Owned Land Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Databases of Publicly Owned Land Act would require the federal government to create and maintain comprehensive databases of land owned by the public—meaning land owned by federal, state, local, and tribal governments. The bill aims to make information about publicly owned land more accessible and transparent by centralizing this data in a searchable, organized format that citizens and officials can easily access. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill would primarily affect government agencies at all levels that manage public lands, as well as citizens, researchers, and organizations interested in understanding what land is publicly owned and where it's located. By consolidating fragmented land records into centralized databases, the bill could help with land planning, environmental management, economic development projects, and public accountability.

The specific mechanics of how these databases would be created, funded, and maintained would likely be determined during the legislative process. **Current Status** As of now, HR 6773 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill was sponsored by Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA).