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American Voices in Federal Lands Act advances through Senate committee

Original title: American Voices in Federal Lands Act

December 17, 2025

federal lands public land management government transparency public participation

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Dec 17, 2025

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation changes the legal requirements for how federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service must engage with local communities before finalizing land-use decisions, potentially altering the timeline and scope of public input for future projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal land management agencies

These agencies will be required to follow new procedures for public engagement if the bill is enacted.

Public land stakeholders

Individuals and groups interested in federal land use will have new legal avenues or requirements for participating in agency decision-making processes.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has approved the American Voices in Federal Lands Act, which mandates new public participation requirements for federal land management decisions. The bill moves forward with an , signaling changes to the original proposal's language regarding how federal agencies must solicit and incorporate public feedback.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that the bill was reported with an 'amendment in the nature of a substitute'?

It means the committee replaced the original text of the bill with a new version that incorporates changes, which will now be the version considered by the full Senate.

Has this bill become law?

No. It has only been approved by a Senate committee and must still be passed by the full Senate and the House of Representatives before being signed into law.

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Legislative substitution

The bill underwent a complete text replacement at the committee level, indicating significant revisions to the original proposal before it reached the floor.

American Voices in Federal Lands Act

Connected Entities

organizationSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources“The committee responsible for reviewing and advancing the bill.”Map →

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