arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Extension of Road Access in Delaware Water Gap for Local Businesses

This act extends the ability for local businesses to use certain roads within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area until September 30, 2026. This means residents and entrepreneurs in the area will continue to have easier access to their workplaces and businesses, supporting the local economy.
Key points
Extended Access: Local businesses and residents can continue to use selected roads within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Business Support: Maintaining road access helps local businesses operate and supports the regional economy.
Deadline: The exception to road closures is valid until September 30, 2026.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
Status: Expired
Civic Will
Checking votes...
I support
I oppose
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.
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3185
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Process start date: 2021-11-04
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure — full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source—always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the Recreation Area for local businesses, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3185.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extended Access: Local businesses and residents can continue to use selected roads within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
  • Business Support: Maintaining road access helps local businesses operate and supports the regional economy.
  • Deadline: The exception to road closures is valid until September 30, 2026.
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 Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 535.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy Local Government