San Gabriel Mountains Protection Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:58:41Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3681 San Gabriel Mountains Protection 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, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3681

Bill 118 hr 3681, also known as the San Gabriel Mountains Protection Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of preserving and protecting the San Gabriel Mountains in California. The bill seeks to designate certain areas within the San Gabriel Mountains as wilderness, which would provide additional protections for the natural resources and wildlife in the region.

Specifically, the bill would designate over 31,000 acres of land in the San Gabriel Mountains as wilderness, which would prohibit any new development or commercial activities in these areas. Additionally, the bill would establish a new National Recreation Area within the San Gabriel Mountains, which would provide increased access to outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, camping, and fishing.

The San Gabriel Mountains are a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts in the Los Angeles area, and the passage of this bill would help to ensure that these natural resources are preserved for future generations to enjoy. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of protecting the San Gabriel Mountains for their environmental and recreational value. Overall, the San Gabriel Mountains Protection Act aims to strike a balance between conservation and recreation, ensuring that the natural beauty of the San Gabriel Mountains is preserved while also providing opportunities for the public to enjoy and appreciate this unique wilderness area.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3681

Bill HR 3681 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3681 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3681's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. as of June 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3681

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3681

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies

- California

- Emergency planning and evacuation

- Fires

- Forests, forestry, trees

- Geography and mapping

- Hunting and fishing

- Land transfers

- Land use and conservation

- Livestock

- Military facilities and property

- Monuments and memorials

- Parks, recreation areas, trails

- Pest management

- Water use and supply

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

- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3681

San Gabriel Mountains Protection Act

To modify the boundaries of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument in the State of California to include additional National Forest System land, and for other purposes.