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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9299· 119th Congress

Genetic Learning Strategy for Public Lands

Advancing Next-Generation Genetic Learning for Effective Resource Strategy Act

Sponsor
Hillary Scholten (D-MI)
Introduced
Jun 11, 2026
Last Action
Jun 11, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jun 11, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill aims to integrate genetic research and data analysis into federal management of public lands and natural resources.
  • Establishes framework for using genetic information to guide conservation and resource allocation decisions.
  • Detailed policy mechanisms not yet available in congressional record.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Affects federal land agencies (Forest Service, BLM, etc.) and their wildlife/ecosystem management practices.
  • Could shift conservation strategies from traditional methods toward science-based genetic approaches for species protection.
  • No cosponsors yet signals limited current support across both parties.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced June 11, 2026; referred to House Natural Resources Committee. Awaits committee review and official CRS summary.
  • Contact your House representative to request their position on the bill.
  • Monitor committee hearing schedule for public testimony opportunities.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 11, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Jun 11, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jun 11, 2026Introduced in House