HRES 1422 United States House · 118th Congress

Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.

HRES 1422 is a resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act (enacted in 1964), which established the National Wilderness Preservation System. The resolution commends advocates for the Act, acknowledges wilderness areas' role in protecting over 112 million acres of public lands, and highlights their benefits for recreation, clean water, wildlife habitat, and climate resilience. It specifically emphasizes the importance of including Tribal governments in wilderness designation and management. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect any group.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 3, 2024 Last action Sep 3, 2024