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Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

Senate

Establishes land conservation, recreation, and public lands management measures under the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

House

Establishes protections and management changes for outdoor recreation, public lands, and conservation areas in Colorado

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino community to get into outdoor recreation and participate in activities to protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of the third week of September as "Latino Conservation Week".

House

Recognize Latino community engagement in outdoor recreation and conservation and express support for designating the third week of September as Latino Conservation Week

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To remove the limitation imposed as a result of receiving funding under the Land and Water Conservation Fund on the conversion of Northeast Sedgwick County Park in Sedgwick County, Kansas, to a use other than public outdoor recreation.

House

Removes a Land and Water Conservation Fund restriction so Northeast Sedgwick County Park in Kansas may be converted to a nonrecreation use

Latest action: Tue Aug 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating June 2025 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Senate

Designates June 2025 as "Great Outdoors Month" to recognize outdoor recreation and public appreciation of the outdoors

Latest action: Mon Jun 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating May 17, 2025, as "Kids to Parks Day".

Senate

Designates May 17, 2025, as Kids to Parks Day and recognizes outdoor recreation and open spaces as important to young people's health and education

Latest action: Mon May 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act

House

Expand outdoor recreation access for Americans with disabilities through federal public lands and related programs

Latest action: Tue Jun 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act

Senate

Directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to offer free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes to law enforcement officers and firefighters

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act

House

Directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to give lifetime free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes to law enforcement officers

Latest action: Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act

Senate

Establishes an outdoor rehabilitation program for veterans, as indicated by the Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act

Latest action: Wed Apr 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Activating National Parks in Cities Act

House

Establishes activities to activate national parks in cities through urban park engagement initiatives

Latest action: Tue Feb 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating June 2026 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Senate

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4087)

Latest action: Tue Jul 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Long-Term Good Neighbor Authority Act

House

Extend long-term Good Neighbor Authority for federal land management partnerships and related forest restoration work

Latest action: Fri Apr 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".

Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Latest action: Thu Aug 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Veterans SPORT Act

House

Includes adaptive prosthetic limbs and terminal devices for sports and recreation as VA medical services for eligible veterans

Latest action: Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating the week of April 19 through April 27, 2025, as "National Park Week".

Senate

Designates the week of April 19 through April 27, 2025, as National Park Week to recognize national parks

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

House

Establishes a framework to modernize public access to ocean areas and improve use of public oceans resources

Latest action: Mon Feb 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Veterans SPORT Act

Senate

Includes adaptive prosthetic limbs and terminal devices for sports and recreation as VA medical services for eligible veterans

Latest action: Wed Mar 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Yosemite National Park Equal Access and Fairness Act

House

Modifies the Raker Act to raise San Francisco’s Hetch Hetchy rent payments and expand public recreational access in Yosemite National Park

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025

House

Modernize fisheries data collection and improve accuracy in federal fishery management systems

Latest action: Wed Nov 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act

Senate

Authorize expanded public access routes and entry opportunities for Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Latest action: Tue Feb 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act

House

Allows America the Beautiful Annual Pass holders to cover entry and standard amenity fees for two motorcycles and their passengers on federal recreational lands and waters

Latest action: Wed Mar 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution expressing support for the annual designation of the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as "National Day of Play".

Senate

Expresses Senate support for annually designating the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as National Day of Play

Latest action: Sun Mar 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025

House

Reauthorizes and updates sport fish restoration, recreational boating safety, and wildlife restoration programs for 2025

Latest action: Tue Jul 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

House

Expresses support for designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as National Wildlife Refuge Week

Latest action: Fri Oct 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

House

Directs USDA and the Interior Department to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail within 10 years through coordinated planning and partnerships

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act

Senate

Allows National Forest System units to retain most ski area permit rental fees generated on their lands and directs how those ski area revenues must be spent

Latest action: Wed Feb 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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MAPWaters Act of 2025

Senate

Directs the Forest Service and Interior Department to standardize and publish public access and restriction data for federal recreational waterways

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

Senate

Directs USDA and the Interior Department to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail within 10 years through coordinated planning and partnership agreements

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

Senate

Directs NOAA to create public geospatial mapping and website tools showing recreational use restrictions and protected areas in federal waterways and the U.S. exclusive economic zone

Latest action: Thu Sep 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Senate

Designates the week beginning October 12, 2025, as National Wildlife Refuge Week and reaffirms Senate support for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System

Latest action: Wed Oct 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act

Senate

Establishes a natural conservation health approach to strengthen ranching resilience and land management practices

Latest action: Thu Jan 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

MAPWaters Act of 2025

House

Directs the Forest Service and Interior Department to standardize, digitize, and publish public access and restriction data for federal waterways used for recreation and fishing

Latest action: Fri Dec 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act

House

Allows National Forest System units to retain most ski area permit fees generated on their lands and directs how those fees may be spent on recreation, safety, and restoration activities

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act

House

Establishes economic development and conservation measures for Southern Nevada under natural resources policy

Latest action: Fri Mar 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act

Senate

Establishes the Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area in Colorado to protect natural recreational scenic cultural and historical values and govern their long term management

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act

Senate

Establishes economic development and conservation measures for Southern Nevada public lands and related resource management

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act

House

Establishes a natural conservation health framework to strengthen ranching resiliency and related land management efforts

Latest action: Thu Jul 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025

House

Ratifies and modifies the Fort Belknap water rights settlement while authorizing related trust funds, land exchanges, and Blackfeet wastewater infrastructure in Montana

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Hire Veterans Act

House

Requires OPM to run a five year pilot program that tests and channels veterans into noncompetitive federal land management jobs

Latest action: Wed Feb 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)