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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Outdoor Recreation Legislation
Record date · January 1, 2021
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing on October 31, 2019, to discuss three bills aimed at modifying how the federal government manages outdoor recreation and land use. The session included testimony from federal agency officials and representatives from the outdoor recreation industry.
The hearing reviewed proposed changes to federal law that could alter how outdoor recreation permits are issued, how ski areas pay fees to the government, and how public land access is managed for the public and private businesses.
Who It Affects
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Outdoor Recreation Industry
The proposed legislation impacts permitting processes and fee structures for businesses operating on public lands.
USDA Forest Service
The agency is responsible for implementing the regulations and management changes proposed in the bills.
Bureau of Land Management
The agency manages public lands and would be required to adjust administrative procedures if the bills are enacted.
Key Facts
- The committee reviewed three specific bills: S. 1665 (Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act), S. 1723 (Ski Area Fee Retention Act), and S. 1967 (Recreation Not Red Tape Act).
- The hearing took place on October 31, 2019, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- Witnesses included representatives from the USDA Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, Vail Resorts, Oregon State University, and the National Outdoor Leadership School.
- The hearing served as a formal legislative review process to gather testimony before potential committee markup or advancement of the bills.
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- The committee heard testimony regarding the economic impact of the outdoor recreation industry.
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Historical Legislative Record
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