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Read. Follow. Verify.Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act proposes wilderness designation for federal lands
Last action · December 2, 2025: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
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What This Bill Would Do
The Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act proposes the designation of specific federal lands as wilderness areas. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
This legislation would permanently change the legal management status of federal lands, affecting public land users and management agencies by restricting development.
Who It Would Affect
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federal land management agencies
These agencies would be required to manage the designated areas according to federal wilderness standards if the bill is enacted.
public land users
Recreational and commercial users of the affected lands would be subject to new restrictions on activities such as motorized vehicle use and resource extraction.
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