A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes.

1/3/2025, 6:58 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill 118 s 5430, also known as the Emergency Exit Right-of-Way Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of emergency exits on National Park Service land in Virginia. The bill specifically requires the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in the state.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that there is a designated emergency exit route in place on National Park Service land in Virginia, in order to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness. The bill does not specify the exact location or details of the emergency exit, but rather leaves it up to the Secretary of the Interior to determine the specifics of the right-of-way.

In addition to requiring the issuance of a right-of-way for an emergency exit, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to emergency preparedness and public safety on National Park Service land in Virginia. These additional purposes are not explicitly outlined in the bill, but are likely to include measures to improve emergency response capabilities and ensure the safety of visitors to the park. Overall, Bill 118 s 5430 is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to address a specific issue related to emergency exits on National Park Service land in Virginia. By requiring the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way for an emergency exit, the bill aims to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness in the state.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5430

Introduced on
2024-12-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill 118 s 5430, also known as the Emergency Exit Right-of-Way Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of emergency exits on National Park Service land in Virginia. The bill specifically requires the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in the state.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that there is a designated emergency exit route in place on National Park Service land in Virginia, in order to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness. The bill does not specify the exact location or details of the emergency exit, but rather leaves it up to the Secretary of the Interior to determine the specifics of the right-of-way.

In addition to requiring the issuance of a right-of-way for an emergency exit, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to emergency preparedness and public safety on National Park Service land in Virginia. These additional purposes are not explicitly outlined in the bill, but are likely to include measures to improve emergency response capabilities and ensure the safety of visitors to the park. Overall, Bill 118 s 5430 is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to address a specific issue related to emergency exits on National Park Service land in Virginia. By requiring the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way for an emergency exit, the bill aims to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness in the state.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way for an emergency exit on certain National Park Service land in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes.

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Shiloh Hess
@shallot_jujube_huckleberry98779
I can't believe this bill is trying to mess with our National Park land in Virginia! It's just not right. We need to protect our beautiful parks, not put emergency exits all over them. This bill is going to ruin the natural beauty and disrupt the wil...

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Latest Action12/5/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.