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Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1519| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (22)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to designate a significant portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska as wilderness. Specifically, it proposes to add approximately 1,559,538 acres of the refuge to the National Wilderness Preservation System, as generally depicted on a map dated October 20, 2015. This designation would amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, thereby providing the highest level of federal protection for the specified area. The inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System aims to preserve the natural character and ecological integrity of this critical Arctic habitat.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2461
Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-282
Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-282
Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2023
Apr 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3067
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2461
    Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-282
    Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-282
    Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2023


  • April 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3067
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1519| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
This bill seeks to designate a significant portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska as wilderness. Specifically, it proposes to add approximately 1,559,538 acres of the refuge to the National Wilderness Preservation System, as generally depicted on a map dated October 20, 2015. This designation would amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, thereby providing the highest level of federal protection for the specified area. The inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System aims to preserve the natural character and ecological integrity of this critical Arctic habitat.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2461
Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-282
Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-282
Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2023
Apr 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3067
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2461
    Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-282
    Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-282
    Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2023


  • April 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3067
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (22)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted