Douglas County, Nevada, would get more control over some federal land. The bill would also protect a new wilderness area, move land into trust for the Washoe Tribe, and use land-sale money for schools, county needs, conservation, and flood control.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Latest action on S. 4200: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and governments tied to land use in Douglas County, Nevada. The biggest effects fall on Douglas County, the Washoe Tribe, the State of Nevada, federal land managers, nearby recreation users, ranchers, conservation groups, and people interested in local development or flood control.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would change who makes decisions about major land areas in Douglas County. That could shape where people can build, recreate, protect habitat, or carry out flood control work. It would protect Burbank Canyons as wilderness, while also allowing some federal land to be sold or transferred. The bill tries to balance local control, tribal land rights, conservation, public access, water rights, and existing uses like grazing and flights.
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Officially: Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act
Douglas County, Nevada, would get more control over some federal land. The bill would also protect a new wilderness area, move land into trust for the Washoe Tribe, and use land-sale money for schools, county needs, conservation, and flood control.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S4200. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Energy and Natural Resources
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (3/25/2026)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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