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US S1459

US S1459
Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California Lands Act PUBLIC Lands Act


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Introduced
04/29/2021
In Committee
04/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To provide for the protection of and investment in certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California Lands Act or the PUBLIC Lands Act, establishes the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, the Horse Mountain Special Management Area, and various wilderness areas and potential wilderness areas in California. It designates segments of several rivers and creeks as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and establishes the Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area and the Condor National Scenic Trail. The bill also designates the San Gabriel National Recreation Area and expands the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, while protecting existing water rights, water resource facilities, and public roads and utilities. Overall, the bill aims to conserve and protect the ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, cultural, historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of the designated areas.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. (on 10/19/2021)

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