Ruby Mountains Protection Act

A bill to withdraw the National Forest System land in the Ruby Mountains subdistrict of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and the National Wildlife Refuge System land in Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Elko and White Pine Counties, Nevada, from operation under the mineral leasing laws.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] Introduced April 8, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action February 12, 2026

Summary

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Actions

  1. Feb 12, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
  2. Apr 8, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  3. Apr 8, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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