Legislative Activity

This bill disapproves of a National Park Service rule concerning motor vehicle usage within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. By disapproving the rule, the bill prevents the National Park Service's motor vehicle regulation from taking effect.

The Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act clarifies legal jurisdiction and commerce definitions related to the Shivwits Band of Paiutes. It grants the State of Utah civil jurisdiction over legal cases involving the Band on Indian lands, designates contracts involving the Band as commerce under federal law, and ensures that the Band's sovereign immunity is not affected. Additionally, it amends existing law to include land held in trust for the Shivwits Band of Paiutes in leasing authority provisions.

This bill nullifies the Bureau of Land Management's Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge Travel Management Plan published in January 2025. The Secretary of the Interior is prohibited from implementing, administering, or enforcing the travel management plan, effectively rendering it void.

The Water Rights Protection Act of 2025 protects state authority over water rights by requiring federal agencies to respect state water laws and regulations when issuing land use permits or developing policies. It prevents the federal government from requiring water rights transfers or imposing conditions on water use that exceed state limitations. The Act aims to ensure that federal actions do not infringe upon state-established water rights, while clarifying that it does not alter existing Bureau of Reclamation contracts, the Endangered Species Act, federal water rights, or tribal water rights.

The WEST Act of 2025 nullifies the Bureau of Land Management's Conservation and Landscape Health rule. This prevents the rule from being implemented.

This bill disapproves of and nullifies a Forest Service rule concerning law enforcement and criminal prohibitions. The rule was published in the Federal Register and this bill seeks to overturn it.

The FREE Act aims to streamline federal permitting processes by requiring agencies to report on their current procedures and explore "permitting by rule," a system involving clear standards, applicant certification, and strict agency deadlines. Agencies must establish a "permitting by rule" application process for suitable permits, with applications deemed approved if not acted upon within 180 days. The Act includes provisions for audits, enforcement, and appeals, with agencies potentially liable for attorney fees if they unreasonably delay or improperly deny permits. Congress will exercise oversight through required agency reports and Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviews.

The "Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act" requires congressional approval for the creation or expansion of any national monument. This bill aims to limit the President's authority over public lands by ensuring that any designation or expansion of national monuments is subject to congressional oversight and approval.

The GEO Act aims to expedite geothermal energy development by requiring the Secretary to decide on geothermal drilling applications within 60 days of meeting federal requirements, even if there's a pending lawsuit. This applies to geothermal drilling permits, rights-of-way, and other necessary authorizations, unless a court intervenes. The Act does not alter the power of Federal courts to provide injunctive relief for a geothermal lease, drilling permit, or other authorization.

The "Daylight Act" amends the Uniform Time Act of 1966, giving states the option to observe daylight saving time year-round, maintain standard time year-round, apply either standard time to the entire state, or apply daylight saving time year-round to specific areas within a time zone. This provides states with greater flexibility in determining their time observance policies.