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Stories / Issue · Aug 4 – Oct 6, 2026

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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71Members · 45 D · 26 R
98Actions · 65 D · 33 R
30States & 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 32
HearingsHeld, testified or questioned 2
StatementsResponses to news 2
CriticizedA policy, decision or person 10
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 +134

Developing stories

3 threads · 18 of 98 actions

Roadless Rule Rescission Opposition

15 members

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

14 actions →

Shenandoah Valley VALOR Act

4 members

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

2 actions →

Where they stand

Support · 18

  • DGillibrand NYPassed bipartisan legislation to redesignate historic site
  • DPettersen COIntroduced bill to make PILT program mandatory federal funding
  • DWalkinshaw VASupports expansion of historic battlefield preservation
  • 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
  • RMurphy NCPassed bill extending NPS lease authority for coastal communities
  • RMcClintock CAPassed bill consolidating federal land management jurisdictions
  • RSteube FLTestified supporting Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act designation
  • RTiffany WISupports delisting gray wolves to allow state wildlife management
  • DVasquez NMUrged bipartisan conservation efforts to protect public lands
  • 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

  • DVindman VAOpposed rescinding the Roadless Rule to protect Virginia forests
  • 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
  • DPadilla CAOpposes Trump administration's rescission of Roadless Rule
  • DHuffman CAOpposed Trump administration's rescission of Roadless Rule
  • DMcClellan VAOpposes Trump administration proposal to rescind Roadless Rule
  • DHoyer MDCalled for reversal of Baltimore Forest Service office closure decision
  • DBeyer VACriticized Trump administration's secretive assault on East Potomac Park
  • DWyden OROpposed proposed Yosemite land transfer to Trump donor
  • DMerkley ORUrged Interior Secretary to abandon proposed Yosemite land transfer to private developer
  • DCohen TNRequested GAO investigation of BLM wild horse slaughter practices
  • DTitus NVRequested investigation of wild horse slaughter program
  • DGallego AZOpposed Yosemite land transfer to private developer
  • DCosta CAUrged Interior Secretary to abandon proposed transfer of federal land in Yosemite to private owner
  • DSalinas ORSecured extension to protect 44 million acres of National Forest lands.
  • DPingree MEWarned Interior Secretary against land exchange lacking public benefit.
  • DCortez Masto NVOpposes rescission of Roadless Rule protections
  • DLuján NMHeard concerns about increased oil, gas, and mining development on public lands
  • DCantwell WAOpposes Trump administration efforts to repeal Roadless Rule protecting forests
  • DNeguse COUrged BLM to stop helicopter roundups as inhumane and unnecessary
  • 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
  • DMorelle NYIntroduced legislation to prevent renaming of Great Lakes
  • DDingell MIIntroduced bill to block Lake Ontario renaming executive order
  • DLeger Fernandez NMOpposes revoking Chaco Canyon mineral withdrawal protections
  • DLee NVIntroduced bill to permanently prevent Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage
  • RSullivan AKOpposes court ruling blocking King Cove road land exchange
  • RStauber MNOpposes mining ban as job-killing and harmful to Iron Range communities
  • DHickenlooper COOpposed DOI wilderness policy review as ploy to weaken public lands protections
  • 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 65 · Republicans 33

  • 1Requested action0
  • 27Sent letters5
  • 1Hearings1
  • 1Statements1
  • 8Criticized2
  • 3Praised3
  • 6Visits and events1
  • 4Announced funding0
  • 14Filed or pushed bills20

Most active

  1. DHeinrich NM10
  2. DSchiff CA6
  3. RCiscomani AZ4
  4. DLuján NM4
  5. DHuffman CA3
  6. DMerkley OR3
  7. RKing-Hinds MP3
  8. DVindman VA2

By state

  • CA17
  • NM16
  • VA10
  • AZ8
  • OR7
  • WA6
  • CO4
  • NY3

+22 more with fewer actions

Every action

98 actions · 113 releases
  1. Oct 6, 2026
  2. Oct 3, 2026
  3. Oct 2, 2026
    • Bill

      RCiscomani AZ

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

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

      DHeinrich NM $1.8B

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

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

      DSchiff CA

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

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  12. Sep 22, 2026
    • 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.

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    • Letter

      DHeinrich NM

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

      Release ↗

  13. Sep 18, 2026
  14. Sep 17, 2026
  15. Sep 16, 2026
  16. Sep 15, 2026
  17. Sep 14, 2026
    • 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 ↗

    • Bill

      RMcClintock CA

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

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      RKing-Hinds MP

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

      Release ↗

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

      RKing-Hinds MP

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

      Release ↗

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

      RTiffany WI

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

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  24. Sep 3, 2026
  25. 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 ↗

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

      DVasquez NM

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

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DMorelle NY

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

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DDingell MI

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

      Release ↗

  28. Aug 28, 2026
    • Visit

      DHeinrich NM

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

      Release ↗

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

      DSchiff CA

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

      Release ↗

    • Visit

      DPeters MI

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

      Release ↗

  31. Aug 24, 2026
    • Bill

      DLee NV

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

      Release ↗

  32. Aug 21, 2026
    • Letter

      RRadewagen AS

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

      Release ↗

  33. Aug 20, 2026
  34. Aug 19, 2026
  35. Aug 18, 2026
  36. 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 ↗

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

      DPanetta CA $250K

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

      Release ↗

  40. Aug 11, 2026
    • Letter

      DHeinrich NM

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

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    • Praise

      DHuffman CA

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

      Release ↗

  41. Aug 10, 2026
  42. Aug 6, 2026
    • Bill

      RMurkowski AK

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

      Release ↗

    • Bill

      DLuján NM

      Introduced bill to permanently protect Chama Watershed from uranium mining.

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DHirono HI

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

      Release ↗

  43. Aug 5, 2026
    • Bill

      RScott FL

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

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      RMarshall KS

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

      Release ↗

  44. Aug 4, 2026
    • Bill

      DSchiff CA

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

      Release ↗

    • Letter

      DLuján NM

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

      Release ↗

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