S. 2262 Introduced Public Lands and Natural Resources

American Voices in Federal Lands Act

A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to clarify the nature of public investment for purposes of certain rulemaking, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] Introduced July 10, 2025 Cosponsors 7 (7 R) Latest action December 17, 2025

Summary

American Voices in Federal Lands Act
This bill directs the Bureau of Land Management to modify its public comment system by (1) only considering public comments from U.S. citizens; and (2) deterring attempts at public involvement via artificial intelligence (AI), such as AI bots, by establishing and implementing a Completely Automated Public Turing Test to tell Computers and Humans Apart (CAPTCHA test).  

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Dec 17, 2025 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  2. Dec 2, 2025 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
  3. Jul 10, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S4317-4318)
  4. Jul 10, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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