S.4458

Caja del Rio Protection Act

Introduced·4/30/26
Introduced

S. 4458

Introduced in Senate · May 7, 2026

April 30, 2026

Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Luján) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

A BILL

To establish the Caja del Rio Special Management Area and Caja del Rio National Conservation Area in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

1. Short title; table of contents; 2. Definitions; TITLE I—CAJA DEL RIO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA; 101. Establishment of the Caja del Rio Special Management Area; 102. Management of the Special Management Area; TITLE II—CAJA DEL RIO NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA; 201. Establishment of the Caja del Rio National Conservation Area; 202. Management of the Conservation Area; 203. Land exchanges; TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS; 301. Management of Covered Areas; 302. Tribal contracting and protected rights; 303. Effect

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,