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This bill would permanently prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida from being designated as wilderness or added to the National Wilderness Preservation System. The measure prevents any future federal action that would place wilderness restrictions on the preserve, which could limit certain recreational and commercial activities that are currently permitted there. The bill directly affects the National Park Service, which manages the preserve, as well as visitors and businesses that rely on access to the property for activities like hunting, fishing, and off-road recreation. No specific funding is mentioned in the legislation. The bill was introduced in May 2024 and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, where it would need to be approved before moving forward for a full Senate vote.

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