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Issues / Issue · Aug 4 – Oct 7, 2026

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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72Members · 46 D · 26 R
106Actions · 72 D · 34 R
31States & territories · CA · NM · VA · AZ lead
$19.5MFunding announced

How the conversation moved

Democrat Republican · one dot = one action
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Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions 1
Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials 36
HearingsHeld, testified or questioned 2
StatementsResponses to news 2
CriticizedA policy, decision or person 11
PraisedCredit for a decision or person 6
Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits 7
Announced fundingGrants and approvals 4
Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed +137

Developing stories

3 threads · 18 of 106 actions

Roadless Rule Rescission Opposition

15 members

  1. Sep 11Heinrich toured hospital food pharmacy, attended solar facility ribbon cutting, urged protection of Roadless Rule.
  2. Sep 11Salinas secured 15-day extension of public comment period on Roadless Rule repeal.
  3. Sep 24McClellan, Walkinshaw Led Virginia delegation letter opposing Trump administration's Roadless Rule rescission.
  4. Sep 28Huffman, Schiff, Padilla Led 38 California lawmakers opposing Trump administration's rescission of Roadless Rule.
  5. Oct 6Vindman opposed Trump administration proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule.

14 actions →

Shenandoah Valley VALOR Act

4 members

  1. Sep 24Moore (R), McClellan, Walkinshaw introduced bipartisan bill to expand Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District into West Virginia.
  2. Sep 28Vindman joined bipartisan effort supporting bill to expand Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District.

2 actions →

Where they stand

Support · 20

  • DHickenlooper COUrged agencies to maintain environmental protections in rule revision
  • DGallego AZPassed legislation to designate Chiricahua as national park
  • DKelly AZPassed bill designating Chiricahua as Arizona's fourth national park
  • DGillibrand NYPassed bipartisan legislation to redesignate historic site
  • DPettersen COIntroduced bill to make PILT program mandatory federal funding
  • DMcClellan VAIntroduced bill to expand historic district into West Virginia
  • RWicker MSPraised Senate passage of park boundary modification bill
  • RHyde-Smith MSApplauded Senate approval of park visitor center and improvement legislation
  • DCleaver MOAdvanced bipartisan legislation to designate Quindaro Townsite as National Historic Landmark
  • RCollins MEUrged committee to advance Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act extending whale regulation pause
  • RWittman VAReauthorized program to map domestic mineral resources and reduce China dependence
  • RBaumgartner WAAdvanced bipartisan bill to protect salmon from pinniped predation
  • RMcClintock CAPassed bill consolidating federal land management jurisdictions
  • RMurphy NCPassed bill extending NPS lease authority for coastal communities
  • RSteube FLTestified supporting Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act designation
  • RTiffany WISupports delisting gray wolves to allow state wildlife management
  • DMcCollum MNSupports mining ban and permanent federal protection for Boundary Waters
  • RHoeven NDSupports USDA rescission of Roadless Rule to benefit North Dakota ranchers and energy producers
  • RDaines MTAdvocated for congressional passage of park funding legislation
  • RMurkowski AKIntroduced bill to modernize NOAA fisheries assessment methods

Oppose · 33

  • DWelch VTUrged Fish and Wildlife Services to reverse White River hatchery closure decision
  • DVindman VAOpposed rescinding the Roadless Rule to protect Virginia forests
  • DVasquez NMOpposed rule expanding vehicle access to public lands and trails
  • DHeinrich NMUrged MLB to withdraw baseball stadium proposal from national park
  • RRadewagen ASOpposed deep sea mining in American Samoa territorial waters
  • DWarner VAArgued Ratepayer Protection Act does not go far enough; urged mandatory transparency requirements
  • DHuffman CAOpposed Trump administration's rescission of Roadless Rule
  • DPadilla CAOpposes Trump administration's rescission of Roadless Rule
  • DBeyer VACriticized Trump administration's secretive assault on East Potomac Park
  • DWalkinshaw VAOpposes rescission of Roadless Area Conservation Rule
  • DHoyer MDCalled for reversal of Baltimore Forest Service office closure decision
  • DMerkley ORUrged Interior Secretary to abandon proposed Yosemite land transfer to private developer
  • DWyden OROpposed proposed Yosemite land transfer to Trump donor
  • DCohen TNRequested GAO investigation of BLM wild horse slaughter practices
  • DTitus NVRequested investigation of wild horse slaughter program
  • DCosta CAUrged Interior Secretary to abandon proposed transfer of federal land in Yosemite to private owner
  • DPingree MEWarned Interior Secretary against land exchange lacking public benefit.
  • DSalinas ORSecured extension to protect 44 million acres of National Forest lands.
  • DCortez Masto NVOpposes rescission of Roadless Rule protections
  • DNeguse COUrged BLM to stop helicopter roundups as inhumane and unnecessary
  • DCantwell WAOpposes Trump administration efforts to repeal Roadless Rule protecting forests
  • DLuján NMHeard concerns about increased oil, gas, and mining development on public lands
  • DGray CAOpposed sale of Yosemite National Park lands
  • DCorrea CADemanded answers on alleged Yosemite National Park privatization plan
  • DMurray WAOpposes Trump administration's repeal of roadless rule protecting Olympic Peninsula
  • DDingell MIIntroduced bill to block Lake Ontario renaming executive order
  • DMorelle NYIntroduced legislation to prevent renaming of Great Lakes
  • DLeger Fernandez NMOpposes revoking Chaco Canyon mineral withdrawal protections
  • DLee NVIntroduced bill to permanently prevent Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage
  • RStauber MNOpposes mining ban as job-killing and harmful to Iron Range communities
  • RSullivan AKOpposes court ruling blocking King Cove road land exchange
  • DHirono HIDemanded Forest Service provide transparency on R&D facility closure decisions
  • RMarshall KSUrged Interior to maintain wetland easement protections for waterfowl habitat

What each party did · Democrats 72 · Republicans 34

  • 1Requested action0
  • 31Sent letters5
  • 1Hearings1
  • 1Statements1
  • 9Criticized2
  • 3Praised3
  • 6Visits and events1
  • 4Announced funding0
  • 16Filed or pushed bills21

Most active

  1. DHeinrich NM10
  2. DSchiff CA6
  3. DHickenlooper CO4
  4. RCiscomani AZ4
  5. DHuffman CA4
  6. DLuján NM4
  7. DGallego AZ3
  8. DKelly AZ3

By state

  • CA18
  • NM17
  • VA10
  • AZ10
  • OR8
  • CO6
  • WA6
  • NY3

+23 more with fewer actions

Every action

106 actions · 121 releases
  1. Oct 7, 2026
    • Letter

      DHickenlooper CO

      Urged USDA and Forest Service to maintain environmental protections in Travel Management Rule revision.

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    • Letter

      DWelch VT

      Led colleagues urging Fish and Wildlife Services to reconsider closing Vermont fish hatchery.

      Release ↗

  2. Oct 6, 2026
  3. Oct 3, 2026
  4. Oct 2, 2026
    • Bill

      RCiscomani AZ

      Announced Senate passage of bill designating Chiricahua National Monument as national park.

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    • Bill

      DGallego AZ

      Celebrated final passage of bill designating Chiricahua National Monument as Arizona's fourth national park.

      Release ↗

  5. Oct 1, 2026
  6. Sep 30, 2026
  7. Sep 29, 2026
  8. Sep 28, 2026
  9. Sep 26, 2026
    • Criticism

      DHeinrich NM $1.8B

      Criticized Trump administration's efforts to sell public lands and redirect funding from national parks.

      Release ↗

  10. Sep 25, 2026
  11. Sep 24, 2026
  12. Sep 23, 2026
    • Letter

      DSchiff CA

      Renewed investigation into Fish and Wildlife Service staffing crisis after agency dodged inquiries.

      Release ↗

  13. Sep 22, 2026
    • Letter

      DHeinrich NM

      Joined bipartisan effort urging Interior Department to block Yosemite land transfer to Trump donor.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RWicker MS

      Celebrated Senate passage of Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act.

      Release ↗

    • Praise

      RHyde-Smith MS

      Celebrated Senate passage of Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act.

      Release ↗

  14. Sep 18, 2026
  15. Sep 17, 2026
  16. Sep 16, 2026
  17. Sep 15, 2026
  18. Sep 14, 2026
    • Bill

      RKing-Hinds MP

      Introduced bill to direct seabed mining revenues to Pacific territories and strengthen environmental protections.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RMcClintock CA

      House passed McClintock's bill consolidating federal land jurisdictions in Ackerson Meadow.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DSubramanyam VA

      Legislation designating George C. Marshall House as National Park Service affiliated area passed Congress.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RMurphy NC

      House passed Murphy's bill granting National Park Service authority to extend long-term leases.

      Release ↗

  19. Sep 11, 2026
  20. Sep 10, 2026
    • Bill

      RKing-Hinds MP

      Introduced bill to strengthen territorial benefits and environmental protections from seabed mining.

      Release ↗

  21. Sep 9, 2026
  22. Sep 8, 2026
  23. Sep 7, 2026
  24. Sep 4, 2026
    • Praise

      RTiffany WI

      Praised Trump administration's action to delist gray wolves from Endangered Species Act protections.

      Release ↗

  25. Sep 3, 2026
  26. Sep 2, 2026
    • Bill

      RMcClintock CA

      Introduced bill to codify Interior Department order enhancing park-community coordination.

      Release ↗

    • Criticism

      DGray CA

      Opposed reported proposed sale of portions of Yosemite National Park.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DCorrea CA

      Sent letter demanding transparency on Trump administration's plan to parcel Yosemite land to private developer.

      Release ↗

  27. Sep 1, 2026
  28. Aug 31, 2026
    • Statement

      DVasquez NM

      Called for Congress to renew bipartisan protection of public lands against development and sell-offs.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DDingell MI

      Introduced bill prohibiting the federal government from renaming the Great Lakes.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DMorelle NY

      Introduced the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act to block Trump's Lake Ontario renaming order.

      Release ↗

  29. Aug 28, 2026
    • Visit

      DHeinrich NM

      Visited Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to oppose sulfide-ore copper mining near the area.

      Release ↗

  30. Aug 26, 2026
  31. Aug 25, 2026
    • Visit

      DPeters MI

      Visited Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, highlighted its importance to tourism and Great Lakes preservation.

      Release ↗

    • Visit

      DSchiff CA

      Attended Lake Tahoe Summit, highlighted priorities for protecting the lake and supporting firefighters.

      Release ↗

  32. Aug 24, 2026
    • Bill

      DLee NV

      Introduced bill to ensure Yucca Mountain is never used as nuclear waste repository.

      Release ↗

  33. Aug 21, 2026
    • Letter

      RRadewagen AS

      Urged Interior Secretary to conduct environmental impact study on deep-sea mineral extraction near American Samoa.

      Release ↗

  34. Aug 20, 2026
  35. Aug 19, 2026
  36. Aug 18, 2026
  37. Aug 17, 2026
    • Funding

      DMerkley OR $15.1M

      Announced $15.1 million in federal grants for Oregon wood products industry and rural economies.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RSteube FL

      Introduced GATOR Act requiring study of federal species listing's impact on state alligator removal efforts.

      Release ↗

  38. Aug 14, 2026
  39. Aug 13, 2026
  40. Aug 12, 2026
    • Funding

      DPanetta CA $250K

      Announced $250,000 in federal funding for Martial Cottle Park improvements project.

      Release ↗

  41. Aug 11, 2026
    • Letter

      DHeinrich NM

      Led letter opposing Interior's wilderness policy review as threat to public lands protections.

      Release ↗

    • Praise

      DHuffman CA

      Praised court ruling halting Trump administration approval of Colosseum Mine in Mojave National Preserve.

      Release ↗

  42. Aug 10, 2026
  43. Aug 6, 2026
    • Letter

      DHirono HI

      Led 16 Democrats demanding Forest Service transparency on proposed closure of 57 research facilities.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DLuján NM

      Introduced bill to permanently protect Chama Watershed from uranium mining.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RMurkowski AK

      Introduced bill to modernize fisheries science using environmental DNA and biomolecular tools.

      Release ↗

  44. Aug 5, 2026
    • Letter

      RMarshall KS

      Joined letter urging Interior Secretary to preserve wetland protections in Prairie Pothole Region.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RScott FL

      Introduced bill requiring Interior Department to act on state wildlife conservation plans within 180 days.

      Release ↗

  45. Aug 4, 2026
    • Letter

      DLuján NM

      Led 34 senators opposing Trump executive order reducing Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monument protections.

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DSchiff CA

      Introduced bipartisan bill to reduce human-wildlife conflicts using nonlethal methods.

      Release ↗

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