Search Results: keywords:"federal land withdrawal"

  • S. 3033 — To withdraw certain Federal land in the Pecos Watershed area of the State of New Mexico from mineral entry, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:1,180

    S. 3033 is a bill that aims to protect specific federal lands in the Pecos Watershed area of New Mexico by preventing any form of mineral exploration or extraction on these lands. The bill also designates around 11,599 acres of this area as the Thompson Peak Wilderness Area,...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 3033 is a bill that wants to keep a special place in New Mexico safe by not letting people dig for minerals there, and it also makes part of this area a protected wilderness where nature can stay wild and people can still do things like grazing animals and watching wildlife.

  • H. R. 9257 — To establish the Great Bend of the Gila National Monument in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,943

    H.R. 9257 is a proposed bill that aims to establish the Great Bend of the Gila National Monument in Arizona. The bill outlines the management of this area, emphasizing the protection of Indigenous heritage, cultural landscapes, and natural resources. It proposes involving...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about creating a special place in Arizona called the Great Bend of the Gila National Monument to keep it safe and beautiful. It wants to make sure the local Native American tribes help decide how to take care of it, and it says that people can still do things like grazing cows there without making new rules for the areas nearby.