Celeste Maloy

Became law (4)

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  Celeste Maloy (R-UT)· May 23

  Their bill

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".

  H.J.Res. 60 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The Senate voted 50–43 on May 8.

  This is a joint resolution from the 119th Congress. It focuses on a rule submitted by the National Park Service regarding motor vehicles at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

  Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The resolution stops a National Park Service rule regarding motor vehicles, which likely favors access over strict environmental preservation.

  The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The resolution uses congressional authority to restrict the regulatory power of a federal agency (National Park Service).

  • Scored -3

    Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?

    By nullifying a National Park Service rule, the resolution may reduce regulated management of motor vehicle use on public lands.

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  Mike Kennedy (R-UT)· Oct 20

  Cosponsored

  License to Drill Act

  H.R. 7831 Energy

  A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act to extend the time period for the Secretary of the Interior to collect a fee for each new application for a permit to drill.

  Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill benefits energy industry business owners by ensuring streamlined permit processing.

  • Scored +2

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    Extending drilling permit fee collection may support continued oil and gas industry activity and employment.

  The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Scored -3

    Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?

    The bill is designed to support rather than reduce fossil fuel production.

  • Scored -2

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    Expanded drilling activity may negatively impact lands of historical and cultural importance to Native communities.

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  Pete Stauber (R-MN)· Apr 27

  Cosponsored

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

  H.J.Res. 140 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican resolution with 4 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The Senate voted 50–49 on Apr 16.

  This joint resolution addresses a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management. The rule involves Public Land Order No. 7917 regarding the withdrawal of federal lands.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +3

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The resolution prevents the federal withdrawal of land in specific Minnesota counties, leaving land available for local-driven uses.

  • Scored +3

    Does this invest in rural communities?

    By stopping the land withdrawal in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, the bill keeps federal lands available for local development and use.

  The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The resolution reverses a land withdrawal, which prevents the federal government from restricting certain uses of those lands for environmental preservation.

  • Scored -4

    Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?

    The resolution nullifies a specific Bureau of Land Management land withdrawal order, altering how those public lands are managed.

And 1 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (21)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

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  Celeste Maloy (R-UT)· Mar 16

  Their bill

  Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

  H.R. 3073 Native Americans

  A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Indian Affairs · Mar 17

  This bill gives the State of Utah jurisdiction over civil causes of action that involve the Shivwits Band of Paiutes and occur on their Indian lands.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +7

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill specifically addresses the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, potentially improving their economic and legal standing.

  • Scored +1

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill clarifies legal jurisdiction which could provide more certainty for business owners dealing with the Shivwits Band.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Celeste Maloy (R-UT)· Dec 9

  Their bill

  STARS Act

  H.R. 4285 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources · Dec 10

  This Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to designate a specific date in 2026 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Waiving entrance and amenity fees provides more affordable recreational opportunities for low-income families.

  • Scored +5

    Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?

    The bill increases public access to federal lands through fee waivers.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Elijah Crane (R-AZ)· Nov 12

  Cosponsored

  North Rim Restoration Act

  H.R. 5729 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 7 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  Since then: a Senate committee approved it and sent it to the floor

  Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Nov 12

  This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to use emergency acquisition flexibilities for the National Park Service.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill requires the Secretary to submit detailed reports on costs and contractors to Congress every 180 days.

  • Scored +4

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill authorizes forest management and restoration activities following the Dragon Bravo Fire.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 18 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 1 no, 72 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 4 no, 63 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber
• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 9 no, 29 yes. 4 of these passed a chamber
• Would farmers be better off under this? 1 no, 29 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 3 no, 49 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? 20 no, 29 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber (7 yes, 2 no)
• Does this give the federal government more power? 14 no, 29 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (5 yes, 1 no)
• Does this invest in rural communities? 2 no, 38 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber