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H.R. 9167: Public Lands Integrity Act

Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM)Referred

H.R. 9167 status: Referred.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactHigh impact

Bill summary

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Public Lands Integrity Act This bill generally prohibits provisions that result in the sale, disposal, or transfer of federal lands from being included in reconciliation legislation by requiring the provisions to be considered extraneous under the Senate's Byrd Rule. The Senate's Byrd Rule (named after it's principal a...

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan60%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Protects federal lands from sale or disposal
  • Preserves public lands for conservation and recreation

Risks

  • No direct environmental risk identified

Economy

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • No direct economic benefit identified

Risks

  • May limit potential revenue from federal land sales
  • Could restrict economic development opportunities on federal lands

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Ensures continued public access to federal lands

Risks

  • May limit private sector development on federal lands
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high

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Warning

The bill's effectiveness relies on the interpretation and application of the Byrd Rule by committees and the Senate.

Limitation

The bill amends the Byrd Rule, which relates to budget reconciliation, and its direct impact depends on future legislative actions.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred

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Floor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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