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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1192· House(119-HR-1192)

To ensure that Big Cypress National Preserve may not be designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.

Rep. Franklin
Age: 62 years
Florida
Introduced
2/11/2025
Last activity
2/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Scott Franklin
Cosponsors
Republican - 16Democrat - 2
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to prevent Big Cypress National Preserve from receiving a specific legal designation. It ensures that the preserve cannot be classified as wilderness. Furthermore, it prevents the area from becoming a part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The legislation was introduced by Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida.

Yes

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2

    Preventing wilderness designation may allow for more diverse land uses that could benefit local rural residents.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5

    The bill limits environmental protections by preventing the Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?-3

    The bill restricts the scope of the National Wilderness Preservation System regarding the Big Cypress National Preserve.