Designate specific public lands in Colorado as protected wilderness areas to preserve their natural state.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Colorado Wilderness Act of 2026?
The Colorado Wilderness Act of 2026, introduced as H.R. 7425, has been in the House Committee on Natural Resources since February 8, 2026. The committee members must hold a hearing or vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. No progress has occurred on this proposal since February 8, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Colorado Wilderness Act of 2026 (H.R. 7425 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 9400 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9400 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Diana DeGette (D-CO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.