Congress·Reported·H.R. 839

No FED in West Texas Act

Land Management: Blocking Expansion of Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge

Jan 8·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently on the House Union Calendar after being reported out of committee in January 2026. It is now waiting for a vote by the full House of Representatives. The bill has been stalled with no new actions taken for about five months.

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This bill stops the Department of the Interior from carrying out a 2023 plan to protect and expand land at the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in West Texas.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would be banned from finalizing or enforcing any part of the 'Land Protection Plan' that was designed to manage the area's natural resources.
This action specifically targets one refuge, preventing the federal government from increasing its control or footprint over land in that specific part of the state.
This matters to local residents and landowners because it prevents changes to how the land is used and keeps the federal government from expanding its reach in their community.

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Jan 8, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 374.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Jan 8, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-435.

Jul 23, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jul 23, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 23, 2025House

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

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Official Title

No FED in West Texas Act

Bill NumberHR 839

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 374.

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