Congress·Reported·S. 3493

Carson City Public Land Correction Act

Dec 16, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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The Senate must act next: a Senate floor vote.

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This bill has moved past the committee stage with support from both parties. Local land bills like this often pass when the state's senators and local officials agree on the plan.

Key Points

The bill transfers about 1,270 acres of federal land to Carson City at no cost. The city must use this land for public projects like parks, hiking trails, and flood protection. If the city stops using the land for these purposes, the federal government can take it back.
It allows the government to sell another 356 acres of federal land to private buyers. Money from these sales will be used for local environmental projects, including protecting wildlife habitats and preventing wildfires.
The city will also receive a small half-acre plot to expand a local road. In exchange, the city must build a new crosswalk to make sure people can still safely reach the local Forest Service office.
The bill updates rules for existing city facilities on former federal land, such as the Eagle Valley Golf Course and the Capitol City Gun Club. It allows the city to partner with private companies to run these places as long as any profits are put back into the property or used for conservation.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Jul 23, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 488.

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

Jul 23, 2026Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

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.

Mar 4, 2026Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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.

Feb 12, 2026Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Dec 16, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

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Congressional Bill

Bill NumberS 3493

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 488.

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