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Recreation Fees Stay Local: Better Maintenance for US Lakes.

This Act aims to improve the management and maintenance of recreation areas, particularly those around lakes and reservoirs managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. It allows local public entities and non-profit organizations to manage these facilities and retain up to 100% of user fees collected for site operation and maintenance. Crucially, it mandates that at least 80% of fees collected directly by the Corps must be reinvested back into the specific site where they were generated, ensuring funds directly benefit visitors.
Key points
Local non-profits and public entities can manage recreation sites and keep up to 100% of user fees for site maintenance.
A minimum of 80% of fees collected by the Army Corps of Engineers must be spent directly on the specific recreation site where the fee was paid.
Fee revenue must supplement, not replace, existing annual federal funding for facility operation and maintenance.
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Print number: 118_S_1358
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
Process start date: 2023-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

LAKES Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1358.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Local non-profits and public entities can manage recreation sites and keep up to 100% of user fees for site maintenance.
  • A minimum of 80% of fees collected by the Army Corps of Engineers must be spent directly on the specific recreation site where the fee was paid.
  • Fee revenue must supplement, not replace, existing annual federal funding for facility operation and maintenance.
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. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND].

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 2025-12-26.

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