Border Lands Conservation Act

# Border Lands Conservation Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Border Lands Conservation Act (S 2967) would establish conservation and management practices for federal lands located near the U.S. border. Based on its subject areas, the bill appears to address wildfire prevention, forest management, pest control, and infrastructure maintenance on these borderlands while also incorporating border security considerations. The legislation would likely give Congress greater oversight over how these lands are managed and what activities are permitted on them. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect federal land management agencies (such as the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management), border communities in states like Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, and potentially private landowners whose properties border federal lands.

Environmental groups, outdoor recreation enthusiasts, and those concerned with border security could all have interest in how these lands are managed. **Current Status:** As of now, S 2967 remains in committee and has not advanced to a full Senate vote. The bill was introduced by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) in the 119th Congress. Without more detailed legislative text available, the specific provisions and exact scope of the conservation measures proposed remain unclear.