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US HB2727

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Fernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Withdraws Federal land in the Pecos Watershed area of New Mexico from mineral entry, mining claims, and geothermal leasing, subject to valid existing rights

  • Designates approximately 11,599 acres of Forest Service land as the Thompson Peak Wilderness Area, adding it to the National Wilderness Preservation System

  • Allows continuation of livestock grazing in the wilderness area if established before enactment, and permits wildfire, insect, and disease control measures

  • Preserves New Mexico's jurisdiction over fish and wildlife management, including regulation of hunting, fishing, and trapping within the wilderness area

  • Specifies that no protective buffer zones are created around the wilderness area, and nonwilderness activities outside the boundaries remain permissible

Legislative Description

Pecos Watershed Protection Act

Public lands and natural resources

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources4/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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