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Read. Follow. Verify.Public Lands Workforce Stability Act
Last action · April 27, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Sponsor: Sean Casten
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What This Bill Would Do
The Public Lands Workforce Stability Act proposes new federal measures to manage staffing and workforce stability within public land agencies. The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture.
This legislation establishes the framework for how federal agencies manage personnel responsible for the maintenance and oversight of public lands, which directly impacts the delivery of services and access to federal recreational and conservation areas.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Federal land management agencies
These agencies are subject to the workforce management policies proposed in the legislation.
Public lands workforce
Employees within these agencies may see changes to their employment conditions or staffing structures.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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Focus on Workforce Stability
The introduction of this bill signals a legislative focus on the retention and stability of the federal workforce responsible for public lands.
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