The public record · 119th Congress

PUBLIC Lands Act

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A bill to provide for the protection of and investment in certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

PUBLIC Lands ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California Lands ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 3526·Senate·Bill·Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sen. Alex Padilla(Democratic-California)·

Dec 17, 2025

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8836)

Feb 12, 2026

Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

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Bill text

Dec 17, 2025As introduced in the Senate