AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Sep 11, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 18, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill transfers federal lands in Nevada from the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to the State of Nevada, four counties (Douglas, Clark, Pershing, Elko), four cities (Carson City, Elko, Fernley, Sparks), the Incline Village General Improvement District, and the Truckee River Flood Management Authority
- The bill designates specified parcels of federal land as wilderness and adds them to the National Wilderness Preservation System
- The bill releases the U.S. reversionary interest in the Jean Prison site, allowing Nevada to use the land for non-prison purposes
- The bill authorizes the Department of the Interior and Forest Service to establish a federal complex in Nevada housing specified federal offices and headquarters on federal lands
- The bill places land into trust for the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The official summary does not specify the acreage, locations, or intended uses of transferred lands beyond stating they are for economic development, recreation, or public purposes
- The official summary does not document economic, environmental, or fiscal effects of the transfers or wilderness designations
- The official summary does not specify which federal offices would relocate to the proposed Nevada complex or the associated costs
03 — The Path
Now what?
- The House passed the bill by voice vote on September 14, 2026, under suspension of the rules
- The Senate received the bill on September 15, 2026, and referred it to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- No subsequent Senate action is recorded
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 15, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sep 14, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5586-5596)
- Sep 14, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5586-5598)
- Sep 14, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 14, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 14, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2317.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules.