The WEST Act of 2025 would repeal a Bureau of Land Management rule on conservation and landscape health that was finalized in April 2023. The bill, introduced by Senator Barrasso and six Republican colleagues, would eliminate the federal rule that currently governs how the government manages conservation efforts and environmental protection on public lands in the West. The legislation directly affects land management practices on federal property and could impact environmental protections, wildlife habitats, and natural resource policies across western states. The bill contains no specific funding provisions or implementation timelines beyond immediately nullifying the existing rule. This measure reflects a congressional effort to reverse the Biden administration's approach to public lands management in favor of policies more aligned with economic development and resource extraction interests.
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