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Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act

4/17/2024, 11:44 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2551

Bill 117 HR 2551, also known as the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to advance the development of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, a popular recreational trail located in Utah.

The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is a multi-use trail that stretches for over 280 miles along the ancient shoreline of Lake Bonneville. The trail offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and provides opportunities for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities.

The Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act aims to improve and expand the trail by providing funding for maintenance, construction, and signage. The bill also seeks to protect the natural environment surrounding the trail by implementing measures to prevent erosion and preserve wildlife habitats. Supporters of the bill argue that investing in the Bonneville Shoreline Trail will not only enhance recreational opportunities for residents and visitors but also boost the local economy by attracting tourists to the area. Additionally, they believe that preserving and promoting the trail will help to conserve the natural beauty of the region for future generations to enjoy. Opponents of the bill may argue that the funding allocated for the Bonneville Shoreline Trail could be better spent on other priorities, such as infrastructure or education. They may also raise concerns about the potential environmental impact of expanding the trail and increasing foot traffic in the area. Overall, the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act is a bipartisan effort to support the development and preservation of a beloved recreational trail in Utah. It remains to be seen whether the bill will garner enough support to pass through Congress and become law.

Congressional Summary of HR 2551

Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act

This bill modifies the wilderness designations of certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah.

The bill designates approximately 326.27 acres in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest as part of the Mount Olympus Wilderness.

The bill also removes the following lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest from designation as wilderness:

  • approximately 11.17 acres in the Mount Naomi Wilderness,
  • approximately 197.4 acres in the Mount Olympus Wilderness,
  • approximately 9.8 acres in the Twin Peaks Wilderness, and
  • approximately 107.9 acres in the Lone Peak Wilderness Area.

The lands removed from designation as wilderness shall be managed as part of the forest.

Current Status of Bill HR 2551

Bill HR 2551 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since December 13, 2022. Bill HR 2551 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 15, 2021.  Bill HR 2551's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of December 13, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2551

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2551

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Forests, forestry, trees
- Land use and conservation
- Parks, recreation areas, trails
- Utah
- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2551

Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act
Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act
Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act
To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act

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