Bills · HR 2944
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2944Monuments and memorialsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act
INTRO APR 17· LAST ACTION APR 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it significantly increases protection for a specific natural area in New Mexico, ensuring it remains wild and undeveloped for future generations. If this bill becomes law, roughly 12,000 acres of federal land will be permanently set aside, restricting activities like road construction, logging, and motorized vehicle use. This means a quieter, more pristine environment for wildlife and for people seeking solitude in nature.
Without this bill, the Cerro de la Olla area would not receive the heightened protections of a wilderness designation, leaving it potentially open to activities that could alter its natural character. The establishment of this wilderness area and the clear rules for maintaining wildlife water sources address ongoing conservation needs while also providing a framework for state and federal cooperation on wildlife management, which is crucial for healthy ecosystems.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness within the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, encompassing approximately 12,295 acres of federal land in Taos County, New Mexico.
This provision grants the highest level of protection to this specific land, preserving its natural state and limiting human impact.
PROVISION 02
Modifies the boundary of the larger Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, as depicted on a specified map.
This ensures clear and updated boundaries for the overall national monument, which helps with land management and public understanding of protected areas.
PROVISION 03
Allows for the maintenance of existing wildlife water development projects (like guzzlers) within the new Cerro de la Olla Wilderness, provided they enhance wildlife and their visual impact is minimal.
This ensures that efforts to support healthy wildlife populations can continue within the wilderness area, balancing conservation with practical wildlife management.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico within one year of the bill's enactment, detailing terms for wildlife management activities in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness.
This fosters collaboration between federal and state agencies, ensuring coordinated and effective management of wildlife resources within the protected area.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· New Mexico
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
38
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 17
Introduced in House
APR 17
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2944
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 17, 2025
Last actionApr 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 17, 2025
House BillHR 2944Monuments and memorialsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act
INTRODUCED APR 17, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 17, 2025
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