Senate Hearing on Outdoor Recreation and Public Lands Legislation
January 1, 2023
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The Frame
The hearing serves as a formal record of testimony regarding multiple bills that could change how federal agencies manage public lands and outdoor recreation access for the public.
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Outdoor Recreation Industry
The legislation discussed impacts the regulatory environment and access policies for outdoor recreation businesses and organizations.
Federal Land Management Agencies
The Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service are responsible for implementing the policies proposed in the pending legislation.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on December 2, 2021, by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- The committee reviewed ten specific pieces of legislation: S. 1229, S. 1269, S. 1616, S. 1874, S. 2258, S. 2886, S. 2887, S. 3264, and S. 3266.
- Witnesses included representatives from the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, and Vista Outdoor.
- The hearing included opening statements from Senators Manchin, Barrasso, Heinrich, Cortez Masto, King, and Lujan.
- The record includes numerous letters and statements submitted by various outdoor advocacy and industry groups, such as the Access Fund, American Alpine Club, and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.
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Why It Matters
The hearing serves as a formal record of testimony regarding multiple bills that could change how federal agencies manage public lands and outdoor recreation access for the public.
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Lobbying Activity
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on behalf of AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP
ROSE & KINDEL
on behalf of GLOBAL PHOTON SYSTEMS INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES
LAWRENCE J SUFFREDIN
on behalf of AMAZON
BRIDGET M O'KEEFE
on behalf of SUSAN WHITING
BRIDGET M O'KEEFE
on behalf of SUSAN WHITING
BRIDGET M O'KEEFE
on behalf of NEW YORK PRIVATE RESIDENCES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
PAT DOERR
on behalf of HOSPITALITY BUSINESS ASSOC OF CHICAGO
BRIDGET M O'KEEFE
on behalf of SUSAN WHITING
JEFFREY A GLASS
on behalf of CITIZENS UTILITY BOARD
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Focus on Outdoor Recreation
The hearing demonstrates a coordinated effort to address multiple pieces of legislation specifically targeting the outdoor recreation sector simultaneously.
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Sources
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- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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