LOCAL Act

# LOCAL Act Summary The LOCAL Act (HR 1125) would transfer certain federal lands in Western states—including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Utah—from federal government control to state governments. The bill would allow these states greater authority over how these lands are managed, used, and developed. This affects millions of acres currently overseen by the Department of the Interior and would impact decisions about land conservation, outdoor recreation, resource extraction, and tourism in these regions. The bill primarily affects Western state governments, local communities, and industries that depend on these lands, such as ranching, mining, logging, and outdoor recreation businesses.

It also impacts federal employees who manage these lands and the general public who uses them for activities like hiking and camping. Currently, the bill is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.