This bill, titled the Restore Florida Water Independence Act of 2026, aims to streamline environmental permitting for the State of Florida by recognizing a specific federal biological opinion as fully compliant with the Endangered Species Act. By deeming this existing document sufficient, the legislation eliminates the need for additional federal consultations regarding dredge and fill projects under the Clean Water Act. The primary effect is to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to approve Florida's request to manage its own state-level permitting program without further federal oversight on these specific environmental matters.
The Geese House Site Conveyance Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer approximately 21,578 acres of federal land within Denali National Park and Preserve to the Doyon, Limited corporation within one year of the bill's enactment. This transfer excludes specific lots and bodies of water while reserving public easements and adjusting the park's official boundaries to remove the conveyed area. The law imposes strict limits on the recipient, prohibiting them from selling the land to others, conducting mining activities, or developing the site in ways that would harm the cultural significance of the Geese House. Additionally, the bill waives certain standard federal regulations and past land withdrawals that would normally apply to this type of property transfer.
This bill makes technical adjustments to the legal definition of the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians Reservation and clarifies how settlement funds can be used for water quality improvements. Specifically, it updates the list of historical dates used to define reservation boundaries and adds a provision to include any future contiguous land held in trust within the Santa Margarita River Watershed. Additionally, the legislation broadens the scope of allowable activities funded by the Pechanga Water Quality account from just desalination to any water quality issues in the Wolf Valley Basin. The bill also authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to formally update the settlement agreement to reflect these changes while ensuring that existing water rights remain unaffected.
This bill designates the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark. This formal recognition highlights the site's historical significance, particularly its role in the Free-State movement and the Underground Railroad. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with public or private entities to protect the site's historic resources and provide educational programs, offering technical and financial assistance for these efforts. Importantly, the designation does not restrict actions by property owners within the landmark area nor affect its current administration by Kansas City, Kansas, or the State.
This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to maintain a genetically diverse herd of at least 150 wild horses in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The Secretary must develop a management plan within 120 days of the bill's enactment, focused on cost-effective horse management that protects park resources. It prohibits removing horses from the park except to maintain genetic diversity, in emergencies, or to protect public health and safety. The Secretary must also annually monitor and publicly report on the herd's population, structure, and health.
This bill establishes the Historic Greenwood District - Black Wall Street National Monument in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to preserve and interpret the history of the Greenwood District (known as "Black Wall Street"), the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, and their significance to Oklahoma and U.S. history. It defines the monument's boundary using a specific map, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land via donation or purchase, and requires a management plan within three years. The bill creates an 11-member advisory commission composed of 7 descendants of 1921 Greenwood residents, 3 historic preservation experts, and 1 Tulsa mayoral appointee, serving for up to 10 years. The monument will be managed by the National Park Service under standard park system rules, with no impact on private property rights within the designated area.
This bill directs the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to place a monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients on federal land near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., overriding standard location rules. It specifically requires the monument to be located within the National Mall's "Reserve" area adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial, as defined in federal law. The bill affects the museum foundation's construction plans and the public's access to this new memorial site. It does not change how the Medal of Honor is awarded, only the physical location of its commemorative monument.
This bill authorizes the establishment of two memorials honoring Wisconsin infantry regiments at Civil War battle sites. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to approve locations within Antietam National Battlefield for regiments that fought at Antietam (1862) and within Manassas National Battlefield Park for regiments that fought at the Second Battle of Bull Run (1862). The memorials must be funded and built by private entities - no federal funds may be used for design, acquisition, site preparation, or installation - and the National Park Service will assume maintenance responsibility after installation.
This bill updates the Puyallup Tribe of Indians' access to a permanent trust fund established by the 1989 Settlement Act. It amends the 1989 law to allow the Tribe to withdraw funds under the 1994 American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act, using a management plan approved by the Secretary of the Interior. A savings provision ensures the U.S. government can continue engaging with the Tribe under all applicable federal laws after the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects the Puyallup Tribe of Indians by changing how they manage and access their trust funds.
HR 6869 amends the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to change how deadlines for completing the Regional Water System can be extended. It requires that all involved parties - the Pueblos, the U.S. (via the Secretary), the State, the City, and the County - must agree that an extension is "reasonably necessary" before deadlines can be modified. This replaces the previous automatic extension process with a new agreement-based mechanism. The bill directly affects the Regional Water System project and the entities responsible for its completion. The change aims to clarify the conditions under which project deadlines may be extended.
This bill resolves water rights claims for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians by confirming their right to use up to 20,000 acre-feet of groundwater annually, held in trust by the U.S. government with priority dating to 1876-1877. It establishes a $500 million settlement trust fund to support water infrastructure projects and authorizes the Tribe to impose water fees while preempting certain local taxes on tribal lands. The bill also transfers approximately 1,500 acres of federal land into tribal trust and requires waivers of legal claims related to water rights between the Tribe and water districts.
This bill establishes a federal program to address the invasive golden mussel, which threatens water infrastructure and ecosystems. It directs the Task Force to develop a demonstration program focused on research, control methods, and early warning systems for infested areas like the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, with a $15 million annual funding authorization from 2026-2030. Key provisions include grants for developing technologies to remove mussels from water intakes, pipelines, and boat hulls, plus guidelines for watercraft inspections to prevent spread. The program requires collaboration with states, ports, and research institutions to share control strategies and coordinate efforts.
