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SB2216: Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act

: Steve Daines (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jan 9, 2024
Public lands and natural resources
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to release from wilderness study area designation certain land in the State of Montana, to improve the management of that land, and for other purposes.

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This bill removes certain Montana lands from 'wilderness study area' status, which is a federal designation that restricts development and resource use. Wilderness study areas are public lands being evaluated for permanent protection as wilderness. The bill would allow improved management of these lands, though the specific changes depend on details not provided. It affects public lands in Montana and how they can be used going forward. The bill is currently in the introduction stage, meaning it has just been formally submitted to Congress.

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