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Protecting Public Lands: Prohibiting Sale of Accessible Federal Areas

This act aims to protect federal lands accessible to citizens, such as parks and trails. It prohibits the sale of these lands to private entities, meaning these places will remain available for public recreation and use. This ensures that citizens can be confident their favorite outdoor spaces will not be sold off and developed.
Key points
Prohibits the sale of publicly accessible federal lands (e.g., via roads, trails, waterways).
Protects lands contiguous to publicly accessible federal lands or state/county/municipal lands that are publicly accessible.
Exceptions to the prohibition include small parcels (under 300 acres or 5 acres with waterway access) and transfers authorized by specific federal laws.
The act aims to ensure that recreational and natural areas remain in public hands and accessible to all citizens.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_718
Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]
Process start date: 2025-01-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Public Lands in Public Hands Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_718.

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 2025-01-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the sale of publicly accessible federal lands (e.g., via roads, trails, waterways).
  • Protects lands contiguous to publicly accessible federal lands or state/county/municipal lands that are publicly accessible.
  • Exceptions to the prohibition include small parcels (under 300 acres or 5 acres with waterway access) and transfers authorized by specific federal laws.
  • The act aims to ensure that recreational and natural areas remain in public hands and accessible to all citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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Environment Real Estate