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Foundation for America’s Public Lands Reauthorization Act

USA119th CongressHR-4044| House 
| Updated: 6/17/2025
Blake D. Moore

Blake D. Moore

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (7)
Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Foundation for America's Public Lands Reauthorization Act, reauthorizes and renames the existing Bureau of Land Management Foundation. It officially changes the organization's name to the Foundation for America's Public Lands and clarifies its purpose to include fulfilling the Bureau of Land Management's multiple use mandate . A significant provision of the bill concerns the Foundation's Board of Directors, which will gradually expand from 12 to 18 members over four years. The expanded board will require specific representation, including members with expertise in energy production, ranching, motorized and non-motorized outdoor recreation, hunting/fishing or recreational shooting, and the mining industry, ensuring a broad range of public land interests are represented. Furthermore, the legislation explicitly prohibits the Foundation from using its funds for litigation expenses or any activities intended to influence legislation . It also authorizes the Foundation to transfer gifts and bequests to federal agencies for purposes consistent with the BLM's multiple use mission. Finally, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 annually for five fiscal years to the Secretary of the Interior to support the Act's implementation.
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Timeline
Jun 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • June 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Foundation for America’s Public Lands Reauthorization Act

USA119th CongressHR-4044| House 
| Updated: 6/17/2025
This bill, titled the Foundation for America's Public Lands Reauthorization Act, reauthorizes and renames the existing Bureau of Land Management Foundation. It officially changes the organization's name to the Foundation for America's Public Lands and clarifies its purpose to include fulfilling the Bureau of Land Management's multiple use mandate . A significant provision of the bill concerns the Foundation's Board of Directors, which will gradually expand from 12 to 18 members over four years. The expanded board will require specific representation, including members with expertise in energy production, ranching, motorized and non-motorized outdoor recreation, hunting/fishing or recreational shooting, and the mining industry, ensuring a broad range of public land interests are represented. Furthermore, the legislation explicitly prohibits the Foundation from using its funds for litigation expenses or any activities intended to influence legislation . It also authorizes the Foundation to transfer gifts and bequests to federal agencies for purposes consistent with the BLM's multiple use mission. Finally, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 annually for five fiscal years to the Secretary of the Interior to support the Act's implementation.
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Timeline
Jun 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • June 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Blake D. Moore

Blake D. Moore

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (7)
Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted