Bill would limit land rule comments to US citizens, require CAPTCHA
In markupS. 2262Latest action
Sponsor: John Barrasso · Senator · WY
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Official title: American Voices in Federal Lands Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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S 2262 would restrict formal public comments on federal land rules to U.S. citizens and mandate CAPTCHA verification.
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What does this do?
The bill would limit the Bureau of Land Management's rulemaking comment process to only formally consider input from U.S. citizens, excluding foreign individuals or organizations. It also requires CAPTCHA or similar technology to block automated bot or AI-generated submissions during public comment periods.
Who does it affect?
This affects the Bureau of Land Management and Department of Agriculture, along with environmental groups, industry organizations, land-use advocates, researchers, and international stakeholders who currently comment on federal land policies.
Why does it matter?
Non-citizens and international organizations that currently participate in commenting on federal land management rules may no longer have their input formally counted. Agencies would need to update their comment systems to add identity verification and citizenship-screening tools.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 10, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · Dec 17, 2025
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.