Improve the management and oversight of national forests and public lands.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with CHARTER Act?
The CHARTER Act, known as H.R. 8606, has been in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since April 29, 2026. The committee members must take action for the bill to move forward, but most bills never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the most common reason legislation fails to advance.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by CHARTER Act (H.R. 8606 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8886 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8886 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.