Bills · HR 4877
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4877Public Lands and Natural Resources
Central Coast Heritage Protection Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it provides the highest level of federal protection for a large amount of natural land, ensuring that these areas remain undeveloped and wild for the long term. This helps preserve unique ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and biodiversity that might otherwise be threatened by development or other human activities.
Voters should care because it secures opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as hiking and enjoying nature, which can improve public well-being and local tourism. If this bill becomes law, these specific areas will be permanently shielded from commercial development and motorized vehicle access. If it doesn't pass, these lands would remain federal property but without the strict "wilderness" designation, leaving them potentially open to other uses in the future, which could alter their natural character.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates over 300,000 acres of federal land in California as new or expanded wilderness areas.
This ensures long-term protection for a significant amount of natural land and its ecosystems.
PROVISION 02
Specifies individual wilderness areas by name, location (e.g., Bakersfield Field Office, Los Padres National Forest), and approximate acreage.
This clearly defines the exact parcels of land that will receive specific wilderness protection.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary (of Interior or Agriculture) to file maps and legal descriptions of the new wilderness areas with Congress.
This provides official documentation and legal clarity for the boundaries and management of these protected lands.
PROVISION 04
States that the new wilderness areas will be managed under the existing Wilderness Act, with some specific adaptations for this bill.
This establishes the strict rules and guidelines for how these protected areas will be maintained in their natural state.
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D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
37
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 5
Introduced in House
AUG 5
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4877
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 5, 2025
Last actionAug 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 5, 2025
House BillHR 4877Public Lands and Natural Resources
Central Coast Heritage Protection Act
INTRODUCED AUG 5, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 5, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
29 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
