To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.

House Bill

H.R. 839

119th Congress

To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.

Introduced:May 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Meuser

Representative

Republican

PA-9

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill prohibits the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in Texas, blocking federal land acquisition or management expansion plans that local stakeholders or property owners oppose.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

SponsorDaniel Meuser (R-PA)

Introduced5/15/2025

StatusOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.

ChamberHouse

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To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.

This bill prohibits the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in Texas, blocking federal land acquisition or management expansion plans that local stakeholders or property owners oppose.

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This bill prohibits the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in Texas, blocking federal land acquisition or management expansion plans that local stakeholders or property owners oppose.

Bill Number: 839
Sponsor: Daniel Meuser (R-PA)
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.
Bill Number: 839
Sponsor: Daniel Meuser (R-PA)
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Summary: This bill prohibits the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in Texas, blocking federal land acquisition or management expansion plans that local stakeholders or property owners oppose.

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AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill prohibits the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in Texas, blocking federal land acquisition or management expansion plans that local stakeholders or property owners oppose.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023 This bill requires the U.S. Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the voice and vote of the United States to advocate for increased exchange rate transparency from China. Some areas of focus for this advocacy are (1) Chinese exchange rate arrangements, including any indirect foreign exchange market intervention through Chinese financial institutions or state-owned enterprises; and (2) Chinese compliance with information requests from the IMF regarding Chinese exchange rate policies and holdings. The requirements of the bill expire seven years and 30 days after the date of the bill's enactment or earlier if China meets certain conditions regarding its exchange rate policies.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe NWR
Blocks federal land acquisition plans in Texas
Responds to local opposition to refuge expansion
Protects private property interests near refuge
Limits federal land management expansion

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Landowners near Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge would be protected from federal land acquisition. The Fish and Wildlife Service would be prohibited from implementing the land protection plan. Wildlife conservation goals at the refuge could be affected.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Related Subjects

Asia

China

International monetary system and foreign exchange

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

839, 119th Congress (2025). "To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-839