Expressing support for the designation of the month of July as "American Patriotism Month".

House Resolution

H.Res. 478

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of the month of July as "American Patriotism Month".

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Newhouse

Representative

Republican

WA-4

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This resolution expresses disapproval of the federal government's decision to withdraw certain public lands in Nevada from public use. It recommends that federal agencies include state and local governments as partners in the land withdrawal process.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

SponsorDan Newhouse (R-WA)

Introduced6/4/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

ChamberHouse

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Expressing support for the designation of the month of July as "American Patriotism Month".

This resolution expresses disapproval of the federal government's decision to withdraw certain public lands in Nevada from public use. It recommends that federal agencies include state and local governments as partners in the land withdrawal process.

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This resolution expresses disapproval of the federal government's decision to withdraw certain public lands in Nevada from public use. It recommends that federal agencies include state and local governments as partners in the land withdrawal process.

Bill Number: 478
Sponsor: Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
Introduced: 6/4/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Fact Sheet

Title: Expressing support for the designation of the month of July as "American Patriotism Month".
Bill Number: 478
Sponsor: Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 6/4/2025
Summary: This resolution expresses disapproval of the federal government's decision to withdraw certain public lands in Nevada from public use. It recommends that federal agencies include state and local governments as partners in the land withdrawal process.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution expresses disapproval of the federal government's decision to withdraw certain public lands in Nevada from public use. It recommends that federal agencies include state and local governments as partners in the land withdrawal process.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This resolution expresses disapproval of the withdrawal of certain Bureau of Land Management lands in the Railroad Valley of Nye County, Nevada.The resolution disapproves the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) decision to decline Nye County's request to act as a cooperating agency throughout the withdrawal process for Railroad Valley and the Department of the Interior authorizing the withdrawal of approximately 22,684 acres in Railroad Valley.Further, the resolution recommends that federal agencies include requesting states, counties, cities, and municipalities as cooperating agencies for proposed land withdrawals in their jurisdiction or vicinity, at their request.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution disapproves of the Bureau of Land Management's decision to withdraw around 22,684 acres of land in Nevada's Railroad Valley.
The resolution calls for federal agencies to include state, county, and municipal governments as partners in land withdrawal decisions that affect their jurisdictions.
The resolution aims to give state and local governments more of a voice in federal land management decisions that impact their communities.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, it would require federal agencies to collaborate more closely with state and local governments on land withdrawal decisions. This could lead to more state and local input on how federal lands are managed, potentially affecting access and use of those lands by the public.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

Intergovernmental relations

Land use and conservation

Mining

Nevada

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

478, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the designation of the month of July as "American Patriotism Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-478