SOAR Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:55:31Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1527 SOAR 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.

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1527

The SOAR Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1527, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of student loan debt and provide relief to borrowers.

The main provisions of the SOAR Act include expanding access to income-driven repayment plans for federal student loans, capping monthly payments at a percentage of the borrower's income, and providing loan forgiveness after a certain number of years of making payments.

Additionally, the bill aims to simplify the application process for income-driven repayment plans and increase awareness of these options among borrowers. It also includes provisions to improve loan servicing practices and hold loan servicers accountable for providing accurate information to borrowers. Overall, the SOAR Act seeks to alleviate the burden of student loan debt for millions of Americans and make higher education more affordable and accessible. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans.

Congressional Summary of HR 1527

Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act or the SOAR Act

This bill addresses access to public lands for outdoor recreation, including through special recreation permits and annual entrance passes.

The bill sets forth and revises provisions regarding special recreation permits for use by individuals and groups to engage in recreational activities on federal recreational lands and waters.

The bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to sell online the America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.

The Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management shall (1) enhance private-sector volunteer programs; (2) actively promote private-sector volunteer opportunities; and (3) provide outreach to, and coordinate with, the private sector for such purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1527

Bill HR 1527 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2023. Bill HR 1527 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2023. Bill HR 1527's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry. as of April 5, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1527

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1527

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil actions and liability

- Department of Agriculture

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Forests, forestry, trees

- Government information and archives

- Government liability

- Intergovernmental relations

- Land use and conservation

- Licensing and registrations

- Outdoor recreation

- Parks, recreation areas, trails

- Public-private cooperation

- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

- State and local finance

- State and local government operations

- Travel and tourism

- User charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1527

SOAR Act

Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act

To improve access for outdoor recreation through the use of special recreation permits on Federal recreational lands and waters, and for other purposes.