Bill · H.R. 4044· House(119-HR-4044)
Foundation for America’s Public Lands Reauthorization Act
- Introduced
- 6/17/2025
- Last activity
- 6/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Blake Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the Foundation for America's Public Lands Reauthorization Act, aims to reauthorize the Foundation for America's Public Lands. It updates the name of the Bureau of Land Management Foundation to the Foundation for America's Public Lands. The legislation expands the Board of the Foundation to allow for more members over time. It also establishes specific expertise and representation requirements for the Board members. Additionally, the bill places prohibitions on using funds for litigation or lobbying. Finally, it provides specific funding amounts to the Secretary of the Interior for the next five fiscal years.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Diversified Expertise and Representation: The bill requires that at least one-third of the Board has experience in fields like natural or resource management, and mandates specific representation from various sectors including energy production, ranching, and outdoor recreation (Section 2, subsection (c)(1)(C)(ii)). This ensures different interest groups have a voice in the Foundation.
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Support for Multiple Uses: The bill directs that the Foundation work toward fulfilling the Bureau of Land Management's multiple use mandate (Section 2, subsection (b)(2)(D)(ii)). This can be seen as positive for those who rely on diverse uses of public lands.
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Clear Funding for Agency Mission: The bill provides $10,000,000 for each of the five fiscal years following enactment to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the Act (Section 2, subsection (l)). This provides predictable financial support for the Foundation's goals.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Using Funds: The bill prohibits the use of available amounts for any expenses related to litigation or any activity intended to influence legislation pending before Congress (Section 2, subsection (j)). This could prevent the Foundation from using its resources to fight legal battles or advocate for specific legislative changes.
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jason CrowDemocrat · Colorado
Jeff CrankRepublican · Colorado
Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Michael SimpsonRepublican · Idaho
Gabe VasquezDemocrat · New Mexico
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia