Auto Reenroll Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 1831

119th Congress

Auto Reenroll Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:May 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tim Kaine

Senator

Democratic

VA

Cosponsors

18

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

The Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2023 would prevent the construction of new roads and logging in certain federally-protected wilderness areas, helping to preserve the natural environment and wildlife habitats in those regions.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

SponsorTim Kaine (D-VA)

Introduced5/21/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

ChamberSenate

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Auto Reenroll Act of 2025

The Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2023 would prevent the construction of new roads and logging in certain federally-protected wilderness areas, helping to preserve the natural environment and wildlife habitats in those regions.

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The Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2023 would prevent the construction of new roads and logging in certain federally-protected wilderness areas, helping to preserve the natural environment and wildlife habitats in those regions.

Bill Number: 1831
Sponsor: Tim Kaine (D-VA)
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Fact Sheet

Title: Auto Reenroll Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1831
Sponsor: Tim Kaine (D-VA)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Summary: The Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2023 would prevent the construction of new roads and logging in certain federally-protected wilderness areas, helping to preserve the natural environment and wildlife habitats in those regions.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2023 would prevent the construction of new roads and logging in certain federally-protected wilderness areas, helping to preserve the natural environment and wildlife habitats in those regions.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p><b>Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2023</b></p> This bill bars the Department of Agriculture from allowing the construction of roads, the reconstruction of roads, or logging in an inventoried roadless area where those activities are prohibited by the Roadless Rule (i.e., certain federal regulations relating to roadless area management).

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would prohibit the Department of Agriculture from allowing new road construction or logging in inventoried roadless areas where those activities are currently banned under federal regulations.
This would help protect millions of acres of undeveloped public lands, including national forests, from commercial development and resource extraction.
The goal is to conserve natural ecosystems and habitats for endangered species that rely on undisturbed wilderness areas.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would primarily affect outdoor enthusiasts, conservation groups, and the logging/resource extraction industry. It would preserve access to unspoiled natural areas for hikers, campers, and wildlife watchers, while preventing further encroachment on protected lands by commercial interests. Environmental organizations would likely support the bill, while industry groups may oppose it due to reduced access for logging and mining.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

Forests, forestry, trees

Land use and conservation

Roads and highways

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1831, 119th Congress (2025). "Auto Reenroll Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1831

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