Bill · H.R. 7348· House(119-HR-7348)
Transparency in Federal Land Acquisitions Act
- Introduced
- 2/4/2026
- Last activity
- 2/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Jodey Arrington
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Transparency in Federal Land Acquisitions Act," aims to change how land protection plans are handled. It requires the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to follow specific steps when preparing these plans. Specifically, the Director must publish proposed plans in the Federal Register at least 60 days before they are finalized. Additionally, the bill mandates that interested people be given a chance to submit written comments regarding the draft plans. There is an exception for certain small expansions of National Wildlife Refuge System units.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires the Fish and Wildlife Service to publish proposed plans in the Federal Register for public review.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
The bill mandates public notice and comment periods for the preparation of land protection plans for the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The bill increases transparency and public oversight in the development of land protection plans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: By requiring the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to publish proposed land protection plans in the Federal Register, the bill provides advance notice of intended actions (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Public Participation: The bill ensures that interested persons have the opportunity to submit their written data, views, or arguments regarding a draft land protection plan (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Advance Warning: Providing notice at least 60 days before a plan is finalized gives the public a set timeframe to respond to proposed changes (Section 2(a)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Exceptions to Public Input: The requirement for notice and comment does not apply to land protection plans involving proposed expansions to a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System if the expansion is less than 50 acres or 15 percent of the total acreage of the unit (Section 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+3Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 2/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Mike EzellRepublican · Mississippi