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Public Lands and Natural Resources.

National parks, forests, mining, and how public land gets used. We're tracking 16 bills in this area — 16 still in play.

S. 5290Introduced12% oddsAug 6, 2026
Federal Response to Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreak

Creates emergency coordination mechanism for federal agencies responding to mountain pine beetle infestations on public lands.

S. 5293Introduced12% oddsAug 6, 2026
PREPARE Act: Public Lands Management Bill

Detailed analysis pending — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.

S. 2098Passed Committee72% oddsAug 3, 2026
U.S. gives Alaska health nonprofit 3.4 acres free

HHS transfers ~3.4 acres of federal land in Anchorage to Southcentral Foundation at no cost.

H.R. 3620Passed House82% oddsAug 3, 2026
U.S. Gives Alaska Land to Health Foundation

HHS transfers 3.4 acres of federal land in Anchorage to Southcentral Foundation at no cost.

S. 2787Passed Committee42% oddsJul 23, 2026
Bill expands grazing rights on federal grasslands

Modifies federal grazing policies on public lands managed by the Interior Department and Forest Service.

S. 2273Passed Committee62% oddsJul 23, 2026
Wyoming Schools Get More Flexible Fund Access

Allows Wyoming to spend investment earnings from its permanent school fund, not just interest payments.

S. 1518Passed Committee72% oddsJul 23, 2026
Bill Renames Saratoga Historical Park

Renames Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater, New York to Saratoga National Battlefield Park.

H.R. 9826Introduced12% oddsJul 22, 2026
Protect Glenwood Hot Springs area

Bill targets public lands or resources near Glenwood Hot Springs, Colorado—likely a famous geothermal resort area.

S. 4595In Committee32% oddsJul 21, 2026
Study Mullica River for Wild and Scenic Protection

Directs a formal study of New Jersey's Mullica River to determine if it qualifies for federal Wild and Scenic River designation.

H.R. 9507Introduced12% oddsJun 29, 2026
FISH Act of 2026

Detailed analysis pending. Official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.

H.R. 9250Passed Committee38% oddsJun 24, 2026
Bill to Fund and Manage U.S. Public Lands

Allocates federal funding for maintenance, conservation, and public access to national parks, forests, and public lands.

H.R. 9299Introduced12% oddsJun 11, 2026
Genetic Learning Strategy for Public Lands

Bill aims to integrate genetic research and data analysis into federal management of public lands and natural resources.

H.R. 8686Passed Committee68% oddsJun 10, 2026
Lock Down Land Near Yuma Military Base

Withdraws public land near Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona from public use and designates it for military purposes.

H.R. 6300Passed Committee35% oddsFeb 11, 2026
Bill Expands Grazing Rights on Federal Grasslands

Modifies grazing permit rules on federal grasslands managed by the Interior Department and Forest Service.

H.R. 837Passed House72% oddsFeb 4, 2026
U.S. Transfers Arizona Forest Land to County for Veterans

Forest Service gives 232.9 acres in Tonto National Forest to Gila County, Arizona without payment.

H.R. 836Passed House68% oddsFeb 6, 2025
Government Tests New Wildfire Aerial Firefighting System

Forest Service and Interior Department must jointly test a new aerial firefighting system using disposable water and fire retardant containers.

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