To prohibit the implementation of the Rock Springs Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan.

# HR 229 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** HR 229 would prevent the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from carrying out a resource management plan for the Rock Springs Field Office in southwestern Wyoming. This plan, finalized in December 2024, provides guidelines for how the federal government should manage and use public lands across five Wyoming counties. If passed, the bill would essentially block implementation of this plan, though it doesn't specify what management approach would replace it. **Who It Affects** The bill directly affects public land management in southwestern Wyoming, impacting how approximately 3.6 million acres of federal lands are used.

This could influence livestock grazing, energy development (including oil and gas), conservation efforts, recreation, and other activities on these lands. The decision would also affect local communities, businesses, and conservation groups with interests in the region. **Current Status** HR 229 was introduced by Representative Harriet Hageman (R-Wyoming) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill addresses administrative and land management procedures within the Department of the Interior.