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FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Outdoor Recreation and Public Lands Legislation

Original title: PENDING LEGISLATION

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

This document is the official transcript of a December 2, 2021, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing. Senators and witnesses discussed several pending bills related to the management of public lands and outdoor recreation policies.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to discuss and receive testimony on several pending bills related to public lands and outdoor recreation.
Who testified at the hearing?
Officials from the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service testified, alongside representatives from the outdoor recreation industry.

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

340B Health

$240,000

2026

PHARMACY

The SECURE 340B Act (H.R. 9599); The Tax-Exempt Hospital Transparency Act (H.R.9504); 340B PATIENTS Act (H.R. 4581/S.2372); Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act (H.R. 7391); 2027 OPPS Proposed Rule; Information Collection Request Title: 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Application, Implementation, and Evaluation, OMB Number 0906-NEW; Manufacturer Demand for Access to in-House Pharmacy Claims Data; Lilly 340B Drug Pricing Denial; HRSA Rebate Model Pilot pending regulation; Pending Senate "Gang of Six" draft 340B legislation; FY27 Appropriations legislation; Pending introduction of updated and expanded Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act.

SLOAT HIGGINS JENSENAND ASSOCIATES

on behalf of AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP

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ROSE & KINDEL

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LAWRENCE J SUFFREDIN

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BRIDGET M O'KEEFE

on behalf of SUSAN WHITING

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BRIDGET M O'KEEFE

on behalf of SUSAN WHITING

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BRIDGET M O'KEEFE

on behalf of NEW YORK PRIVATE RESIDENCES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

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PAT DOERR

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BRIDGET M O'KEEFE

on behalf of SUSAN WHITING

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JEFFREY A GLASS

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift80% confidence

Focus on Outdoor Recreation

The hearing demonstrates a coordinated effort to address multiple pieces of legislation specifically targeting the outdoor recreation sector simultaneously.

Connected Entities

personJoe Manchin IIIChairman of the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesMap →
organizationCommittee on Energy and Natural ResourcesSenate committee conducting the hearingMap →
personJohn BarrassoRanking Member of the CommitteeMap →
personChris FrenchDeputy Chief, National Forest SystemMap →
personMark LambrechtAssistant Director, Bureau of Land ManagementMap →
personJessica TurnerPresident, Outdoor Recreation RoundtableMap →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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