Public Lands Integrity Act
To amend section 313 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to designate provisions resulting in the sale, disposal, or transfer of Federal lands as extraneous under the Byrd Rule.
The Public Lands Integrity Act aims to change a part of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. It proposes to categorize any provisions that lead to the sale, disposal, or transfer of federal lands as 'extraneous' under the Byrd Rule. This means these provisions would not be allowed in certain budget-related bills, helping to protect federal lands from being sold or transferred without proper oversight.
This bill would primarily affect lawmakers and those involved in the budgeting process, ensuring that any plans to sell or transfer federal lands must go through more stringent checks. It does not directly impact everyday citizens but could influence how federal lands are managed and protected.
HB9167 was introduced on June 4, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Rules and the Committee on the Budget for further review. As of now, it is in its initial stages of the legislative process, and no further actions have been taken. The bill has bipartisan support, with sponsors from both the Democratic and Republican parties.
