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US HB4044
Bill
Status
6/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Blake Moore
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AI Summary
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Renames the "Bureau of Land Management Foundation" to "Foundation for America's Public Lands" and adds support for BLM's multiple use mandate to the foundation's purposes
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Expands the Board of Directors from the current structure to a maximum of 12 members within 180 days of enactment, 15 members after 2 years, and 18 members after 4 years
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Requires specific Board representation including members with experience in fossil fuel and non-fossil energy production, ranching/grazing on federal land, non-motorized recreation, motorized recreation, hunting/fishing or recreational shooting, and mining
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Prohibits foundation funds from being used for litigation expenses or lobbying activities to influence pending legislation
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Authorizes $10,000,000 per year for five fiscal years to the Secretary of the Interior, replacing the previous "such sums as necessary" authorization language
Legislative Description
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Reauthorization Act
Public lands and natural resources
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
6/17/2025