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Congress seeks to block new Interior Department rule on landscape health.

This joint resolution aims to disapprove and nullify a new Department of the Interior rule titled 'Conservation and Landscape Health'. If Congress passes this resolution, the rule, which could have changed how public lands are managed and accessed, will not take effect. This means current federal land management practices will remain in place, affecting economic and recreational activities on these lands.
Key points
Blocking new regulations: Congress is moving to completely disapprove the Department of the Interior's (DOI) rule on landscape management.
No change in land management: If passed, the DOI rule published in May 2024 will have no legal effect, maintaining the status quo for federal land management.
Impact on land use: This decision directly affects how federal lands are utilized for recreation, extraction, or conservation purposes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HJRES_188
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Process start date: 2024-07-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to "Conservation and Landscape Health".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HJRES_188.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Blocking new regulations: Congress is moving to completely disapprove the Department of the Interior's (DOI) rule on landscape management.
  • No change in land management: If passed, the DOI rule published in May 2024 will have no legal effect, maintaining the status quo for federal land management.
  • Impact on land use: This decision directly affects how federal lands are utilized for recreation, extraction, or conservation purposes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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