America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023

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America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023

This bill addresses issues regarding public recreation and access to recreation on federal lands and waters, including special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding.

Among other provisions, the bill requires

  • the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to identify long-distance bike trails and opportunities to develop or complete long-distance bike trails;
  • USDA to issue guidance relating to climbing management for National Forest System land;
  • Interior and USDA to identify and establish target shooting ranges within national forests and Bureau of Land Management districts; and
  • Interior and the Forest Service to enter into an agreement with the Department of Commerce to foster the installation or construction of broadband internet infrastructure at developed recreation sites on federal recreational lands and waters.

Interior and the Forest Service must conduct a single inventory and assessment of recreation resources for federal recreational lands and waters and publish the inventory and assessment for public comment.

Interior shall establish a Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation.

Interior and the Forest Service must (1) alert the public to closure or disruption of public campsites, trails, roads, and other public areas and access points; and (2) develop and make public a national strategy to increase the number of youth recreation visits to federal land.

The bill provides for online collection of recreation fees and for the establishment of a digital version of America the Beautiful--The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes.

Congress
118
Number
S - 873
Introduced on
2023-03-16
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/26/2023
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Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023

This bill addresses issues regarding public recreation and access to recreation on federal lands and waters, including special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding.

Among other provisions, the bill requires

  • the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to identify long-distance bike trails and opportunities to develop or complete long-distance bike trails;
  • USDA to issue guidance relating to climbing management for National Forest System land;
  • Interior and USDA to identify and establish target shooting ranges within national forests and Bureau of Land Management districts; and
  • Interior and the Forest Service to enter into an agreement with the Department of Commerce to foster the installation or construction of broadband internet infrastructure at developed recreation sites on federal recreational lands and waters.

Interior and the Forest Service must conduct a single inventory and assessment of recreation resources for federal recreational lands and waters and publish the inventory and assessment for public comment.

Interior shall establish a Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation.

Interior and the Forest Service must (1) alert the public to closure or disruption of public campsites, trails, roads, and other public areas and access points; and (2) develop and make public a national strategy to increase the number of youth recreation visits to federal land.

The bill provides for online collection of recreation fees and for the establishment of a digital version of America the Beautiful--The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Potential Impact
Advisory bodies•
Aquatic ecology•
Community life and organization•
Computers and information technology•
Congressional oversight•
Forests, forestry, trees•
Geography and mapping•
Government buildings, facilities, and property•
Government information and archives•
Government liability•
Government studies and investigations•
Hunting and fishing•
Infrastructure development•
Intergovernmental relations•
Internet, web applications, social media•
Land use and conservation•
Licensing and registrations•
Outdoor recreation•
Parks, recreation areas, trails•
Pedestrians and bicycling•
Performance measurement•
Pest management•
Photography and imaging•
Public participation and lobbying•
Public-private cooperation•
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations•
Sports and recreation facilities•
Travel and tourism•
Urban and suburban affairs and development•
User charges and fees•
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Comments

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/3/2023

America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023

This bill addresses issues regarding public recreation and access to recreation on federal lands and waters, including special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding.

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Latest Action7/26/2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 172.