Tom McClintock (R-CA)
To codify Secretary's Order 3434 of the Department of the Interior.
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Subcommittee Hearings Held
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to codify Secretary's Order 3434 of the Department of the Interior. The order was issued by the Secretary of the Interior and is dated June 25, 2025. It specifically relates to strengthening coordination with gateway communities. If passed, this order shall have the force and effect of law.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +4
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
The bill directly impacts how the Department of the Interior manages coordination near protected lands and gateway communities.
- Scored +3
Does this invest in rural communities?
Strengthening coordination with gateway communities supports the development and stability of rural-adjacent areas.
- Scored +3
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Residents of gateway communities, which are often rural-adjacent, will see direct benefits from increased federal coordination.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Strengthening coordination with gateway communities: The bill relates to strengthening coordination with gateway communities, which is a focus of the Secretary's Order 3434 (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill directly impacts how the Department of the Interior manages coordination near protected lands and gateway communities. Does this invest in rural communities? — Strengthening coordination with gateway communities supports the development and stability of rural-adjacent areas. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The codification of coordination with gateway communities likely enhances environmental and resource management protections.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Residents of gateway communities, which are often rural-adjacent, will see direct benefits from increased federal coordination. Would business owners be better off under this? — Local businesses in gateway communities may benefit from more structured federal-local coordination. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Gateway communities often house service-sector workers who may benefit from improved local coordination and stability. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Gateway communities often intersect with tribal lands or areas of significant importance to Native American communities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Codifying a Secretary's Order into law strengthens federal authority over departmental directives. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Turning an administrative order into a statutory requirement can increase the visibility of departmental actions.
- 9/2/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 8/26/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- 8/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House