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House bill · H.R. 8616 (119th Congress)

Caja del Rio Protection Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 30, 2026

Sponsor: Teresa Leger Fernandez (U.S. Representative, NM-3, Democratic)

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Summary

This bill would establish the Caja del Rio Special Management Area and National Conservation Area in New Mexico and provide for the management of these areas, including provisions for land exchanges and tribal contracting.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Natural Resources · U.S. House of Representatives

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2

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Full history

  1. Apr 30, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. Apr 30, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Apr 30, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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