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S446Introduced

A bill to prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-06
Introduced
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Rick Scott
Rick Scott
Republican · FL · Senator

Latest Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably and an amendment to the title.

2026-02-04

Bill Summary

This senate bill would prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. It has been introduced and awaits committee review.

Floor Debate (2)

Members who referenced this bill on the House or Senate floor

Jeff MerkleyDOR2025-01-28

TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDERS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S445-S447] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDERS Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, as much as President Trump desires it, the President is not a...

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Jeff MerkleyDOR2025-01-28

TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDERS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S445-S447] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDERS Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, as much as President Trump desires it, the President is not a...

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Public Lands and Natural Resources
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