Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
Carson City Public Land Correction Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5666-5667; text: CR S5667-5668)
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Awaiting House
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
The Carson City Public Land Correction Act directs the federal government to convey approximately 1,270 acres of federal land to Carson City, Nevada, for public purposes like recreation and flood mitigation, and about 0.5 acres for a roadway. The bill also requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct sales of certain federal lands to qualified bidders. Additionally, the legislation provides for a land transfer from the city back to the United States and sets rules for handling the proceeds from land sales. Finally, the bill updates the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 regarding land management, third-party agreements, and sale deadlines.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
The bill streamlines federal land conveyances, transfers, and local management for Carson City, Nevada.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill provides mechanisms to acquire environmentally sensitive lands using land sale proceeds.
- Scored +3
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The legislation facilitates roadway and street connector conveyances and infrastructure improvements in Carson City.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
How the text last changed
Engrossed in Senate (11/12/2026), compared with Reported to Senate. Each change is on the Text tab.
Only the wording changed; what the bill would do is the same.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Carson City receives approximately 1,270 acres of federal land for no consideration to use for public purposes, which includes recreation and flood mitigation, as outlined in Section 3(a) and Section 3(b). This helps the local community gain access to land for public needs without paying a purchase price.
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Section 4(a), Section 4(b), and Section 4(e) require the conveyance of about 0.5 acres of federal land to the city for a roadway and mandate the construction of a crosswalk across South Curry Street within two years to maintain pedestrian access to the Forest Service office. This provision aims to improve local transportation and public safety.
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Section 7(b) ensures that proceeds from land sales deposited into the Carson City Special Account are available to the Secretary without further appropriation to reimburse costs and acquire environmentally sensitive land in the city. This directly supports local environmental preservation efforts.
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Section 8(b) allows the city to enter into agreements with third parties for the operation and maintenance of local recreational spots like Centennial Park and the Eagle Valley Golf Course, and requires any net profits from for-profit entities to be reinvested in property improvements or deposited into the special account. This can lead to better maintained community recreation areas.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Under Section 3(c) and Section 4(c), Carson City is entirely responsible for paying all costs relating to the land conveyances, including surveys, appraisals, environmental response and restoration, and administrative costs. This places a financial burden on the local government and its taxpayers.
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Section 3(e)(1)(B) and Section 4(f)(1)(B) explicitly state that the Secretary is not required to remediate or abate hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, or solid and hazardous waste on the conveyed federal lands. This leaves potential environmental hazards unaddressed by the federal government prior to handing the land over to the city.
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 streamlines federal land conveyances, transfers, and local management for Carson City, Nevada. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill provides mechanisms to acquire environmentally sensitive lands using land sale proceeds. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The legislation facilitates roadway and street connector conveyances and infrastructure improvements in Carson City.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would gun owners be better off under this? — The bill specifically clarifies third-party agreements and management options for facilities such as the Capitol City Gun Club. Would business owners be better off under this? — Provisions allowing third-party agreements for recreational and commercial use can benefit local businesses.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill allows for economic development and third-party agreements on public lands which can stimulate local economic activity. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Land sales and municipal management provisions provide minor local economic and administrative benefits.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill grants local authorities greater control over public land use and management agreements.
The version one chamber actually passed
What changed from Reported to Senate
Only the wording changed; what the bill would do is the same.
Written by an AI model from a comparison of this version’s text with the one before it, not by a person. .
- 11/12/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5666-5667; text: CR S5667-5668)
- 7/23/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 488.
- 3/4/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 2/12/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-305.
- 12/16/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Introduced in Senate