S. 1195 · In committee · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act

Sponsor: Jacky Rosen (D-NV)

What it does

• Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct sales or exchanges of eligible federal land in Pershing County, Nevada, as jointly selected with the county after public notice.
• Requires the Secretary and the County to conduct competitive bidding for land sales with adjoining landowners offered first option, at fair market value appraised under professional standards.
• Directs the Secretary to offer to exchange all eligible land for private land within one year of enactment, with values equalized through cash payments, additional land, or removal of parcels.
• Directs the Secretary to designate wilderness areas and conduct a mass appraisal of eligible land every five years to facilitate exchanges prioritizing higher-value natural resource areas.

Latest action

Dec 2, 2025: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.

Committee: Senate Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee