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Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3930| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
Andrea Salinas

Andrea Salinas

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (78)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025," seeks to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System. Its primary provision prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from allowing road construction, road reconstruction, or logging in these designated areas, specifically where such activities are already forbidden by the existing "Roadless Rule." The legislation defines an "inventoried roadless area" as any area subject to regulation under this established rule, which includes specific modifications for Idaho and Colorado. The bill's purpose is rooted in findings that emphasize the unique social and ecological values of these irreplaceable resources. Protecting roadless areas helps maintain healthy watersheds , ensuring clean water supplies for communities and supporting abundant fish and wildlife populations. Furthermore, these areas are crucial for preserving native biodiversity , preventing landscape fragmentation, and offering unparalleled opportunities for various forms of outdoor recreation , including activities like hiking, camping, and hunting. The legislation also acknowledges their importance for sites sacred to Native Americans and notes that continued protection supports recreation-based economies and allows for hydropower projects, all within a multiple-use management context.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2491
Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-279
Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3853
Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2023
Jun 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2042
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2491
    Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-279
    Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3853
    Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2023


  • June 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.


  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2042
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-2042: Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025
Forests, forestry, treesLand use and conservationRoads and highways

Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3930| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
This bill, known as the "Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025," seeks to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System. Its primary provision prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from allowing road construction, road reconstruction, or logging in these designated areas, specifically where such activities are already forbidden by the existing "Roadless Rule." The legislation defines an "inventoried roadless area" as any area subject to regulation under this established rule, which includes specific modifications for Idaho and Colorado. The bill's purpose is rooted in findings that emphasize the unique social and ecological values of these irreplaceable resources. Protecting roadless areas helps maintain healthy watersheds , ensuring clean water supplies for communities and supporting abundant fish and wildlife populations. Furthermore, these areas are crucial for preserving native biodiversity , preventing landscape fragmentation, and offering unparalleled opportunities for various forms of outdoor recreation , including activities like hiking, camping, and hunting. The legislation also acknowledges their importance for sites sacred to Native Americans and notes that continued protection supports recreation-based economies and allows for hydropower projects, all within a multiple-use management context.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2491
Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-279
Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3853
Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2023
Jun 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2042
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2491
    Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-279
    Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3853
    Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2023


  • June 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.


  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2042
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Andrea Salinas

Andrea Salinas

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (78)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-2042: Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Forests, forestry, treesLand use and conservationRoads and highways