H.R.1 Federal Lands Overview
H.R.1 "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" contains sweeping federal lands provisions (Sections 80301-80317) that represent the most significant shift in public land policy in decades.
Critical Risk Assessment
Environmental Impact
Habitat fragmentation, reduced carbon sequestration, biodiversity loss
Legal Challenges
Potential NEPA/FLPMA violations, litigation vulnerability
Fiscal Contradiction
Conservation fund cuts while increasing ceremonial spending
Detailed Policy Analysis
Comprehensive breakdown of each major provision and its implications for federal land management.
Increased Timber Extraction
Key Risks
- • Overharvesting near allowable sale quantity caps
- • Increased carbon emissions from forest loss
- • Water contamination from accelerated logging
- • Biodiversity decline in affected ecosystems
Legislative Provisions Breakdown
Detailed examination of specific sections and their legal implications.
Sections 80301-80305
Resource Plan Prohibitions
Blocks implementation of five finalized BLM Resource Management Plans across Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, and Colorado.
Sections 80306-80309
Fund Rescissions
Eliminates unobligated Inflation Reduction Act funds for forest restoration, park conservation, and resilience programs.
Section 80310
250th Anniversary Funding
Appropriates $190M for commemorative events and the "National Garden of American Heroes" while cutting conservation programs.
Sections 80311-80312
Long-Term Contracts
Mandates 20+ year logging and vegetative contracts for Forest Service and BLM, reducing flexibility for climate adaptation.
Sections 80313-80314
Timber Production Increase
Requires 25% increase in timber harvest volumes from both Forest Service and BLM lands compared to FY2024 levels.
Sections 80315-80317
Federal Land Sales
Mandates large-scale sales of BLM and Forest Service lands in Nevada and Utah, with proceeds to general Treasury.
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Sample Call Script
"Hi, my name is [Name] from [City, ZIP Code]. I'm calling to express my strong opposition to the federal lands provisions in H.R.1."
"Sections 80301-80317 would increase timber extraction by 25%, block science-based land management plans, and sell off public lands to private interests."
"These provisions threaten our public lands, wildlife habitat, and climate goals. I urge [Senator/Representative Name] to oppose H.R.1 and protect our federal lands for future generations."
Sources & Additional Resources
Primary sources, legal documents, and conservation organizations working to protect federal lands.
Primary Legislative Sources
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act
119th Congress (2025-2026) - Federal lands provisions in Sections 80301-80317
View Full TextPublic Law 117-169 (Inflation Reduction Act)
Conservation programs targeted for rescission in H.R.1
View IRA TextCongressional Budget Office Analysis
Budget impact estimates for federal lands provisions
View CBO ReportConservation Organizations
Center for Western Priorities
Advocacy for responsible development and conservation of western public lands
Visit WebsiteThe Wilderness Society
Protecting wilderness and inspiring Americans to care for wild places
Visit WebsiteNatural Resources Defense Council
Environmental action and legal advocacy for public lands protection
Visit WebsiteIndependent Analysis & Research
Original Analysis Document
Comprehensive breakdown of Subtitle C provisions and impacts
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