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Federal Land Access and Management Reform Act of 2026

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Unilateral Presidential action

Removing Unnecessary and Counterproductive Restrictions on Access to Federal Lands

Executive Order

Type
Executive Order
EO number
14408
Signed
2026-05-29
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Federal Land Access and Management Reform Act of 2026

Remove restrictions on access to federal lands that the executive branch deems unnecessary or counterproductive, likely to increase resource extraction, recreation, or other uses.

Constitutional concerns with the original

  1. The executive order may conflict with existing statutory mandates (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act) that require congressional authorization or public process for land-use changes.
  2. It may exceed Article II authority by altering land management without a statutory hook, potentially violating the Property Clause (Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2) which gives Congress power over federal lands.

Solution text

Section 1. Purpose. This Act ensures that federal lands are managed to balance public access, resource development, conservation, and tribal rights, while removing outdated or duplicative restrictions that hinder lawful use. Section 2. Definitions. 'Federal lands' means lands owned by the United States and administered by the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. 'Restriction' means any rule, regulation, or policy that limits public access, resource extraction, or recreational use. Section 3. Review and Removal of Restrictions. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture shall jointly conduct a review of all restrictions on federal lands. Restrictions that are duplicative, obsolete, or not required by statute shall be removed or revised, subject to public notice and comment under the Administrative Procedure Act. No removal shall reduce environmental protections required by the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, or Endangered Species Act. Section 4. Tribal Consultation. Before removing any restriction that affects tribal lands, rights, or resources, the Secretaries shall engage in government-to-government consultation with affected tribes. Section 5. Judicial Review. Any person aggrieved by a removal or revision under this Act may bring a civil action in federal district court within 90 days. The court shall review the action under the arbitrary and capricious standard of the Administrative Procedure Act. Section 6. Funding. This Act authorizes $50 million per year for five years from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to cover administrative costs of the review and consultation process. Section 7. Sunset. This Act shall expire five years after enactment.

Operative provisions

funding source
Land and Water Conservation Fund
funding amount
$50 million per year for 5 years
sunset years
5
oversight body
Joint oversight by the House Natural Resources Committee and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
enforcement mechanism
Civil action in federal district court under the Administrative Procedure Act
judicial review path
Any aggrieved person may sue within 90 days; court reviews under arbitrary and capricious standard

Bipartisan rationale

Democrats gain statutory protections for environmental laws and tribal consultation, ensuring that changes are not made unilaterally. Republicans gain a streamlined process to remove unnecessary restrictions, with clear judicial review to prevent overreach. Both parties benefit from institutional integrity—Congress reclaims its role in land management, reducing executive overreach.

Constitutional citations

  • → Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 (Property Clause)
  • → Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (Necessary and Proper Clause)
  • → Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause (ensuring notice and comment)

Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Amendment V

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