Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

House Bill

H.R. 3971

119th Congress

Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Claudia Tenney

Representative

Republican

NY-24

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This bill would expand the boundaries of the Flatside Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas and rename it the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness. This would protect more public land in the forest and preserve the natural environment for outdoor recreation.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 710.

SponsorClaudia Tenney (R-NY)

Introduced6/12/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Adm

ChamberHouse

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Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

This bill would expand the boundaries of the Flatside Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas and rename it the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness. This would protect more public land in the forest and preserve the natural environment for outdoor recre

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This bill would expand the boundaries of the Flatside Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas and rename it the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness. This would protect more public land in the forest and preserve the natural environment for outdoor recreation.

Bill Number: 3971
Sponsor: Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Adm
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Fact Sheet

Title: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
Bill Number: 3971
Sponsor: Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Adm
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Summary: This bill would expand the boundaries of the Flatside Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas and rename it the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness. This would protect more public land in the forest and preserve the natural environment for outdoor recreation.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would expand the boundaries of the Flatside Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas and rename it the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness. This would protect more public land in the forest and preserve the natural environment for outdoor recreation.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Flatside Wilderness Additions Act This bill adds specified lands to the Flatside Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. The bill also redesignates the wilderness as the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill adds specified lands to the Flatside Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas.
The wilderness area is redesignated as the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness.
The expansion would protect more public lands and natural resources in the Ouachita National Forest.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, the expanded Flatside-Bethune Wilderness would provide more protected public lands for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Local communities and nature enthusiasts who use the Ouachita National Forest would benefit from the increased conservation of this natural area.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

Arkansas

Forests, forestry, trees

Geography and mapping

Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3971, 119th Congress (2025). "Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3971

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