Require the federal government to provide public notice and a comment period before changing the status of federal lands.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with WATCH Act?
The WATCH Act, introduced as S. 1104 on March 24, 2025, remains in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing or vote at all.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by WATCH Act (S. 1104 (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 S. 2397 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2397 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Eric Schmitt (R-MO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.