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H.R. 3066 102nd Congress House

California Public Lands Wilderness Act

Official title: To designate certain lands in the State of California as wilderness, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 29, 1991 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Arts, Culture, ReligionCaliforniaFederal-Indian relationsIndian lands
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 26, 1991
See H.R.2929.
Oct 15, 1991
Favorable Executive Comment Received from Interior.
Sep 16, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Oversight and California Desert Lands.
Sep 16, 1991
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 29, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Jul 29, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 26, 1991

See H.R.2929.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

California Public Lands Wilderness Act - Designates as additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System certain public lands located in California within the Bakersfield District, the Susanville District, the Ukiah District, the California Desert District, the Yuma, Arizona District, and the Carson City, Nevada District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Incorporates certain public lands in the California Desert District into the Death Valley National Monument and the Joshua Tree National Monument and makes such lands part of the National Park System.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to prepare plans to manage designated wilderness areas. Withdraws such areas from exploitation under the public lands laws. Provides for the continuation of demilitarization activities and the overflight of military aircraft in such areas. Directs the Secretary to assure access to such areas for traditional Indian cultural and religious purposes. Permits the Secretary, upon the request of an Indian tribe or religious community, to temporarily close an area to protect the privacy of religious or cultural activities.

States that lands administered by the BLM in California that have not been designated as wilderness areas have been adequately studied for wilderness designation and releases them from certain requirements.

Authorizes appropriations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2929 Procedurally related California Desert Protection Act of 1991
 Bill text 1 version

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3066: California Public Lands Wilderness Act. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-3066/
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