S. 1349 · In committee · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Ruby Mountains Protection Act

What it does

Withdraws approximately 309,272 acres in the Ruby Mountains subdistrict of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest from mineral leasing operations, subject to valid existing rights.
Withdraws approximately 39,926 acres in Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge from mineral leasing operations, except for noncommercial refuge management activities by the Fish and Wildlife Service.
Applies the mineral leasing withdrawal to any Federal land acquired in the Ruby Mountains subdistrict or Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge after the Act's enactment.

Feb 12, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Committee: Senate Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee