S. 3695 Introduced Public Lands and Natural Resources

Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026

A bill to amend Public Law 96-586 to modernize the authority of the Forest Service to acquire and administer land under that Act, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] Introduced January 27, 2026 Cosponsors 3 (3 D) Latest action February 12, 2026

Summary

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Actions

  1. Feb 12, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
  2. Jan 27, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  3. Jan 27, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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