Bill would permanently protect 9M acres in Utah
In committeeH.R. 2467Latest action
Sponsor: Melanie A. Stansbury · Representative · NM
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Official title: America's Red Rock Wilderness Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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HR 2467 would permanently ban roads, mining, and drilling on about 9 million acres of federal land in Utah.
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What does this do?
This bill would designate roughly 9 million acres of federally owned land in Utah — including red rock canyons and desert areas — as official wilderness. Once designated, no new roads, mining, drilling, or development would be allowed. Hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, horseback riding, and existing livestock grazing could continue.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly affects ranchers, mining and energy companies, outdoor recreationists, federally recognized Tribes, and state and local governments in Utah. Tribes would keep the right to use the land for traditional purposes.
Why does it matter?
Wilderness designation under federal law places permanent restrictions on how the land can be used, which would limit future options for resource development and infrastructure in those areas. State-owned land inside the wilderness boundaries would be swapped for federal land of similar value elsewhere in Utah.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 27, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Mar 27, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.