Bills/H.R. 839

No FED in West Texas Act

No FED in West Texas Act

In CommitteeEnvironmentHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
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Plain Language Summary

# No FED in West Texas Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would restrict the federal government's ability to establish new national monuments, national parks, wildlife refuges, or other federally protected lands in West Texas. It would prevent the Department of the Interior from designating additional public lands in the region as federal conservation areas without explicit approval from Congress. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects West Texas residents, landowners, and local governments in the region, as well as environmental organizations and federal land management agencies.

It could influence future conservation efforts and land use policies in that area. **Current Status:** HR 839 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process.

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Latest Action

January 8, 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 374.

Subjects

Department of the InteriorNew MexicoTexasWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Sponsor

1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
January 31, 2025
Last Updated
January 8, 2026
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