S. 4412: No FED in West Texas Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-04-28 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-28 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-08 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-04-28):
No Federal Expansion Designation in West Texas Act or the No FED in West Texas Act
This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from finalizing, implementing, administering, or enforcing its 2023 final land protection plan and environmental assessment for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. The plan allows Interior to expand the refuge and purchase lands or acquire conservation easements on up to 700,000 acres of land in the Southern High Plains region along the Texas-New Mexico border.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4412 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4412?
S. 4412 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: No FED in West Texas Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4412 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).