No FED in West Texas Act
No FED in West Texas Act
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# 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.
Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 374.