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HR 2727119th CongressIntroduced
Pecos Watershed Protection Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Environment & Climate
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation withdraws federal lands in New Mexico's Pecos Watershed from mineral extraction activities and establishes the Thompson Peak Wilderness Area to conserve critical water resources and ecosystems under the National Wilderness Preservation System while accommodating existing land uses.
Key Points
- 1The bill permanently withdraws specified federal lands in the Pecos Watershed from all mineral entry, leasing, and disposal under public land and mining laws.
- 2It designates approximately 11,599 acres as the Thompson Peak Wilderness Area managed by the Forest Service under the Wilderness Act framework.
- 3The legislation permits continuation of pre-existing livestock grazing and preserves state authority over fish and wildlife management within the wilderness boundaries.
Impact Areas
Federal lands in New Mexico's Pecos River basinMining and mineral exploration companiesRanchers with established grazing rightsLocal ecosystems and watershed-dependent communities
Generated by legislative-analyst-v1 on Nov 6, 2025