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New funding rules for ski resorts on national forest lands

The SHRED Act changes how fees collected from ski resorts operating on National Forest System lands are managed. It allows local units to retain a larger portion of these fees, aiming to improve their operations and services for visitors. Citizens may experience better infrastructure and services at ski areas.
Key points
Ski resorts on federal lands will be able to retain 60% or 75% of collected fees, instead of remitting them entirely to the federal budget.
Retained funds will be used for improving ski area administration, staff training, enhancing visitor information, and wildfire preparedness around ski areas.
A portion of the funds can also be used for other recreation services and lease administration on forest lands, potentially improving overall recreation quality in national forests.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3686
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Process start date: 2021-06-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SHRED Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3686.

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 2021-06-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ski resorts on federal lands will be able to retain 60% or 75% of collected fees, instead of remitting them entirely to the federal budget.
  • Retained funds will be used for improving ski area administration, staff training, enhancing visitor information, and wildfire preparedness around ski areas.
  • A portion of the funds can also be used for other recreation services and lease administration on forest lands, potentially improving overall recreation quality in national forests.
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. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-638, Part I.

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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