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US HB4044

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Blake Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Prohibits foundation funds from being used for litigation expenses or lobbying activities to influence pending legislation

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources6/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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