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FILM Act

USA117th CongressS-1616| Senate 
| Updated: 12/2/2021
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (1)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal Interior Land Media Act or the FILM Act This bill bars requiring a permit or assessing a fee for certain commercial or noncommercial photography or content creation on lands administered by the Departments of the Interior or Agriculture. The content creation must meet specified requirements, such as taking place in an area where the public is allowed and not intruding on the experience of others. The departments may not require advance notification for the content creation.
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Timeline
May 13, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 2, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Aug 3, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8258
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • May 13, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 2, 2021
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.


  • August 3, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8258
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Forests, forestry, treesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsParks, recreation areas, trailsPhotography and imagingSound recordingTelevision and filmUser charges and fees

FILM Act

USA117th CongressS-1616| Senate 
| Updated: 12/2/2021
Federal Interior Land Media Act or the FILM Act This bill bars requiring a permit or assessing a fee for certain commercial or noncommercial photography or content creation on lands administered by the Departments of the Interior or Agriculture. The content creation must meet specified requirements, such as taking place in an area where the public is allowed and not intruding on the experience of others. The departments may not require advance notification for the content creation.
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Timeline
May 13, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 2, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Aug 3, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8258
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • May 13, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 2, 2021
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.


  • August 3, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8258
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (1)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Forests, forestry, treesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsParks, recreation areas, trailsPhotography and imagingSound recordingTelevision and filmUser charges and fees