Bill · H.R. 2317· House(119-HR-2317)
Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/25/2025
- Last activity
- 9/15/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Amodei
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2026, deals with the transfer, sale, and management of various federal lands in northern Nevada. It authorizes multiple land conveyances to local counties, cities, the state of Nevada, and for tribal trust purposes to benefit local communities, economic development, and recreation. The legislation designates new wilderness areas and addresses flood protection, hazardous fuels management, and public infrastructure needs. It also outlines the distribution of proceeds from land sales into special accounts for conservation, education, and public projects. Finally, the bill includes provisions regarding specific local projects like the Greenlink West transmission project and a prison transfer release.
Yes· 3 of 23
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
Transfers land into trust for the Washoe Tribe, takes Walker Lake Parcel into trust, and protects tribal cultural resources.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6
Promotes rural economic development, simplifies land management, and supports tribal projects in rural counties.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
Designates multiple new wilderness areas and protects natural resources through conservation conveyances.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-3
Transfers significant amounts of Federal land and reversionary interests to state and tribal control.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Local Education and County Budgets: Under Section 113(m) and Section 513(a), a portion of the proceeds from federal land sales will be directly disbursed to the State of Nevada for general education programs and to counties for general budgeting or community needs, helping fund public services for everyday citizens.
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Tribal Trust Land Transfers: Under Section 121, the bill transfers certain federal and non-federal lands to be held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, expanding their reservation land base and supporting cultural resources and landscape restoration.
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Enhanced Recreation and Public Parks: Under Section 114, Section 141, and Section 903, the legislation authorizes the conveyance of federal lands to local governments for use as open space recreation areas, regional public parks, trails, and public purposes, preserving outdoor access for people.
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Flood Protection and Environmental Restoration: Under Section 303, federal land along the Truckee River is conveyed without consideration to the Truckee River Flood Management Authority to advance critical flood attenuation, riparian restoration, and community protection.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Burdensome Conveyance Costs for Local Governments: Under Section 111(c), Section 112(c), and other similar provisions throughout the bill, local governments and the State must pay all administrative costs associated with land transfers, including surveys, appraisals, and environmental cleanup, which could strain local public budgets.
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Loss of Public Access via Land Sales: Under Section 113 and Section 511, the bill directs the competitive sale of certain public lands to private bidders or entities for fair market value, removing these formerly public tracts from public ownership and multiple-use access.
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Wilderness Restrictions on Public Use: Under Section 131 and Section 521, the bill designates large new areas as wilderness and withdraws them from mineral leasing, mining, and general motorized entry, which may limit certain recreational or economic access methods traditionally used by the public.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+6Good For Rural Residents+6Good For Business Owners+5Good For Farmers+4Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Billionaires+2Good For Children+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For High Net Worth Individuals+2Good For Students+2Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+6Improves Public Land Management+5Improves Rural Development+5Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+4Improves Public Transit+4Improves Roads And Bridges+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+4Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2Reduces National Debt+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5Increases Federal Power-3
- 9/15/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 9/14/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5586-5596)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2317.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5586-5598)
- Mr. Amodei (NV) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 9/10/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-811, Part I.
- Committee on Agriculture discharged.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 710.
- 7/15/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 12.
- 3/25/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House