Easier Access to Federal Outdoor Recreation
This act aims to simplify rules for using government-managed recreational lands, making outdoor activities more accessible for citizens. It introduces changes to permits and fees, promotes collaboration with non-federal partners, and supports veterans' access to recreation. This will make spending time outdoors simpler and more available to everyone.
Key points
Simplified Permits: Easier and faster acquisition of permits for recreational activities, including online applications and flexibility for similar activities.
Joint Permits: Ability to obtain a single permit for trips spanning multiple federal agency jurisdictions, eliminating the need for multiple applications.
Veteran Access: Encouraging the inclusion of veterans and servicemembers in outdoor recreation and volunteer programs, promoting health benefits and career opportunities.
Extended Recreation Season: Agencies can extend the recreational season and increase off-peak availability of recreational lands.
Volunteer Support: Promoting volunteer programs to maintain and improve trails and facilities on public lands.
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens
(explained here).
Start recording it now.