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Simplifying Access to Federal Land Recreation

This act aims to streamline the process of obtaining recreation permits on federal lands, making it easier for citizens to enjoy national parks and other areas. It introduces changes to fees, facilitates online bookings, and promotes volunteering, all intended to improve the quality and accessibility of recreational sites.
Key points
Simplifying and speeding up the process of issuing recreation permits, including online application submission.
Introducing permit flexibility, allowing similar activities without requiring new authorizations.
Facilitating access to recreational areas for servicemembers and veterans, including wellness programs and volunteer opportunities.
Promoting volunteering and private sector collaboration to maintain and improve recreational lands.
Enabling online purchase of federal park passes and coordinating sales of federal and state recreation passes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3527
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
Process start date: 2021-05-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recreation Not Red Tape Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3527.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Simplifying and speeding up the process of issuing recreation permits, including online application submission.
  • Introducing permit flexibility, allowing similar activities without requiring new authorizations.
  • Facilitating access to recreational areas for servicemembers and veterans, including wellness programs and volunteer opportunities.
  • Promoting volunteering and private sector collaboration to maintain and improve recreational lands.
  • Enabling online purchase of federal park passes and coordinating sales of federal and state recreation passes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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