A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the issuance of mineral leases in wilderness areas, and for other purposes.
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Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Secretary of the Interior should refrain from issuing mineral leases in wilderness areas and lands under formal consideration for wilderness designation; (2) any Federal official who proposes to issue a mineral lease in such an area should provide prior notice to Congress in order to allow congressional prohibition of such lease; (3) additions to the Wilderness System should proceed expeditiously but without arbitrary deadlines; (4) lands under formal consideration for wilderness designation should be managed to preserve their wilderness character; and (5) Federal land management agencies should consider wilderness values in making land management decisions and recommendations.
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 427: A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the issuance of mineral leases in wilderness areas, and for other purposes.. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HRES-427/
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