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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1206· House(119-HR-1206)

WEST Act of 2025

Rep. Maloy
Age: 45 years
Utah
Introduced
2/11/2025
Last activity
2/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Celeste Maloy
Cosponsors
Republican - 8Democrat - 0
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Western Economic Security Today Act of 2025" or the "WEST Act of 2025," directs the Bureau of Land Management regarding a specific regulation. It requires the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a rule focused on conservation and landscape health. The bill specifically targets the final rule derived from a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on April 3, 2023. By passing this act, the specified rule would have no force or effect.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+3

    The removal of the conservation rule lowers regulatory hurdles for businesses involved in land use or resource extraction.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+2

    Reducing land conservation regulations may benefit those utilizing public lands for agricultural or ranching purposes.

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

    The bill likely favors economic activities and land use more common in rural western communities.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-6

    The bill eliminates the 'Conservation and Landscape Health' rule, removing specific regulatory protections for the environment.