America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 873 America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/6/2024, 2:41 AM

Congressional Summary of S 873

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 873

Bill S 873 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2023. Bill S 873 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 16, 2023. Bill S 873's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 172. as of July 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 873

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 873

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

Advisory bodiesAquatic ecologyCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsHunting and fishingInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPerformance measurementPest managementPhotography and imagingPublic participation and lobbyingPublic-private cooperationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSports and recreation facilitiesTravel and tourismUrban and suburban affairs and developmentUser charges and feesWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 873

America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement ActAmerica’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement ActA bill to improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land, and for other purposes.

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