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American Voices in Federal Lands Act: Limiting Public Comments to US Citizens.

This Act modifies the rules for public involvement in federal land management rulemaking. Specifically, for regulations promulgated by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), only comments received from US citizens will be considered. Furthermore, the law mandates the use of CAPTCHA technology during public involvement processes to prevent artificial intelligence from influencing regulatory decisions, ensuring that feedback comes from authentic human voices.
Key points
Public Comment Restriction: Only US citizens will be allowed to submit official public comments on regulations managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
AI Deterrence: Mandatory implementation of CAPTCHA technology in public involvement processes to deter attempts at submitting comments via artificial intelligence.
Rulemaking Clarity: Clarifies the process for promulgating rules and regulations for public lands and National Forest System lands, ensuring compliance with administrative procedures.
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Print number: 118_S_4718
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2024-07-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Voices in Federal Lands Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4718.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public Comment Restriction: Only US citizens will be allowed to submit official public comments on regulations managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
  • AI Deterrence: Mandatory implementation of CAPTCHA technology in public involvement processes to deter attempts at submitting comments via artificial intelligence.
  • Rulemaking Clarity: Clarifies the process for promulgating rules and regulations for public lands and National Forest System lands, ensuring compliance with administrative procedures.
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 Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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