Protecting America’s Rock Climbing Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-24T09:38:16Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1380 Protecting America’s Rock Climbing Act 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.

12/24/2024, 9:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1380

Bill 118 hr 1380, also known as the Protecting America's Rock Climbing Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect and preserve rock climbing areas on federal lands across the United States.

The bill aims to achieve this goal by designating specific areas as official rock climbing areas, which would provide legal protection for these locations. This designation would help ensure that these areas are properly maintained and managed for the enjoyment and safety of rock climbers.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of partnerships between federal agencies, local communities, and rock climbing organizations to work together in managing and maintaining these areas. This collaborative approach is intended to promote responsible rock climbing practices and ensure the long-term sustainability of these locations. Overall, the Protecting America's Rock Climbing Act seeks to support the rock climbing community and preserve these natural resources for future generations to enjoy. It is a bipartisan effort to protect and promote the sport of rock climbing while also preserving the natural beauty of these areas on federal lands.

Congressional Summary of HR 1380

Protecting America's Rock Climbing Act

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior to issue guidance on managing recreational climbing in designated wilderness areas.

Specifically, such departments must issue guidance not later than 18 months after this bill's enactment.

No significant management action may be taken without notice to the public and an opportunity to comment on the proposed action, with an exception for limited emergency action (time sensitive action necessary to protect natural resources or public health and safety).

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Current Status of Bill HR 1380

Bill HR 1380 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1380 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1380's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 774. as of December 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1380

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1380

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Land use and conservation

- Outdoor recreation

- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1380

Protecting America’s Rock Climbing Act

To require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to issue guidance on climbing management in designated wilderness areas, and for other purposes.