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Support for Tourist Communities: Better Recreation Access and Data

This act aims to improve access to recreational areas and support communities located near popular tourist destinations. Citizens will gain easier access to information about lesser-known attractions, which can help avoid crowds and discover new places. Additionally, the act is designed to help local communities address challenges related to tourism, such as housing shortages or infrastructure strain.
Key points
A new pilot program will make visitation data publicly available for popular recreational sites, aiding trip planning.
Citizens will receive information about lesser-known recreational sites, which can help disperse tourist traffic and discover new attractions.
The act mandates collaboration with local communities to address issues arising from high visitor numbers, such as housing shortages or infrastructure strain.
Collaboration aims to better understand tourism's economic impact and identify community needs.
The act explicitly prohibits monitoring or recording visitor movements or collecting private data.
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Print number: 117_S_3551
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2022-02-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Gateway Community and Recreation Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3551.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new pilot program will make visitation data publicly available for popular recreational sites, aiding trip planning.
  • Citizens will receive information about lesser-known recreational sites, which can help disperse tourist traffic and discover new attractions.
  • The act mandates collaboration with local communities to address issues arising from high visitor numbers, such as housing shortages or infrastructure strain.
  • Collaboration aims to better understand tourism's economic impact and identify community needs.
  • The act explicitly prohibits monitoring or recording visitor movements or collecting private data.
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. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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