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New Camping Sites in Ouachita National Forest

This act requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish new campsites in the Albert Pike Recreation Area within the Ouachita National Forest. This aims to increase the availability of outdoor overnight accommodations for citizens, ensuring safety from floods. It will open up new opportunities for recreation and outdoor leisure.
Key points
Within 6 months, new areas for campsites in Albert Pike Recreation Area will be identified.
Within 2 years, new campsites will be established, including at least 54 sites, 8 of which will have electric and water hookups.
All new and reopened campsites will be located outside flood-prone areas.
Existing, safe campsites in Albert Pike Recreation Area will be reopened within 30 days.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9029
Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9029.

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 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Within 6 months, new areas for campsites in Albert Pike Recreation Area will be identified.
  • Within 2 years, new campsites will be established, including at least 54 sites, 8 of which will have electric and water hookups.
  • All new and reopened campsites will be located outside flood-prone areas.
  • Existing, safe campsites in Albert Pike Recreation Area will be reopened within 30 days.
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. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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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