S. 4455: Public Lands Integrity 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 | 2026-04-30 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] |
| Policy area | Economics and Public Finance |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-29 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-04-30):
Public Lands Integrity Act
This bill generally prohibits provisions that result in the sale, disposal, or transfer of federal lands from being included in reconciliation legislation by requiring the provisions to be considered extraneous under the Senate's Byrd Rule.
The Senate's Byrd Rule (named after it's principal author, Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia) prohibits the inclusion of matter in reconciliation legislation that is extraneous to a congressional committee's reconciliation directives in the associated congressional budget resolution. Reconciliation is an expedited method by which Congress may adopt changes in spending and revenue laws to achieve the budgetary goals reflected in a congressional budget resolution. Reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.
For additional information, see CRS Report R48640, The Senate’s Byrd Rule: Frequently Asked Questions.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2026-04-30 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2026-04-30 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2026-04-30 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO 2026-05-20 |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | D NV 2026-06-23 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4455 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4455?
S. 4455 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Public Lands Integrity Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4455 are available on congress.gov.
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