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RepublicanBill · H.R. 105· House(119-HR-105)

Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act

Rep. Biggs
Age: 68 years
Arizona
Introduced
1/3/2025
Last activity
1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Andy Biggs
Cosponsors
None
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act," aims to amend title 54 of the United States Code. The purpose of the legislation is to increase public access to recreational areas located on Federal land. It specifically targets subsection (c) of section 200306. The act proposes to increase a specific percentage from 3 percent to 10 percent. Additionally, it seeks to increase a specific dollar amount from $15,000,000 to $50,000,000.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5

    The bill increases the specific dollar amount for recreational access from $15 million to $50 million to better manage public land usage.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3

    The bill increases funding and percentages for public access to recreational areas on federal lands.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3

    The bill increases funding for recreational access which often occurs on or near rural federal lands.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.