American Voices in Federal Lands Act

# American Voices in Federal Lands Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would change how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) handles public comments on federal land policies and decisions. It would restrict public comments to only U.S. citizens and require the BLM to use CAPTCHA tests—those security checks that ask you to verify you're human—to prevent artificial intelligence bots from flooding the comment system. The goal is to ensure that genuine feedback comes from real Americans rather than automated systems or foreign commenters. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily affects people who want to submit comments on BLM decisions about federal lands, including environmental groups, businesses, local communities, and individual citizens.

It also impacts the BLM's administrative processes. Currently, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. Senator John Barrasso, a Republican from Wyoming, sponsors the legislation.