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America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act

12/30/2022, 5:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3780

Bill 117 HR 3780, also known as America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to protect and preserve the red rock wilderness areas in the western United States. The bill specifically focuses on designating certain areas in Utah as wilderness, which would prohibit any development or extraction activities in these regions.

The Red Rock Wilderness Act has been a topic of debate for many years, with environmentalists advocating for its passage in order to safeguard the unique and fragile ecosystems found in these areas. Proponents argue that these wilderness areas are home to a diverse array of plant and animal species, as well as important cultural and historical sites.

Opponents of the bill, however, argue that designating these areas as wilderness would restrict access for recreational activities such as hiking, camping, and off-roading. They also claim that it would limit economic opportunities for local communities that rely on industries such as mining and energy extraction. Overall, the passage of America's Red Rock Wilderness Act would have significant implications for the management and conservation of public lands in the western United States. It is currently under consideration in Congress, and its fate remains uncertain as lawmakers continue to debate the merits and drawbacks of the proposed legislation.

Congressional Summary of HR 3780

America's Red Rock Wilderness Act

This bill designates specified lands in the following areas of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) Great Basin, (2) Grand Staircase-Escalante, (3) Moab-La Sal Canyons, (4) Henry Mountains, (5) Glen Canyon, (6) San Juan-Anasazi, (7) Canyonlands Basin, (8) San Rafael Swell, and (9) Book Cliffs and Uinta Basin.

The bill sets forth administrative requirements for (1) the exchange of state-owned lands within such areas, (2) federal reservation of water rights, (3) measurement of setbacks for roads with adjacent wilderness, (4) authorized livestock grazing, and (5) withdrawal of such lands from disposition under certain public land laws.

Current Status of Bill HR 3780

Bill HR 3780 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2021. Bill HR 3780 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2021.  Bill HR 3780's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. as of July 6, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3780

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
188
Democrat Cosponsors
188
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3780

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Land transfers
- Utah
- Water use and supply
- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3780

America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act
To designate as wilderness certain Federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin Deserts in the State of Utah for the benefit of present and future generations of people in the United States.
America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act

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