Bill · H.R. 9348· House(119-HR-9348)
Public Access Protection Act
- Introduced
- 6/18/2026
- Last activity
- 6/18/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Laura Friedman
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Public Access Protection Act," directs the Secretary of the Army regarding Corps of Engineers water resources development projects. It requires that any final recommendation for such a project include a plan to maintain equivalent access to existing public recreational amenities. The goal is to protect spaces like parks, trails, and green spaces during construction. The Secretary must review how projects might impact facilities used for hiking, biking, walking, or waterborne recreation. By doing so, the bill aims to ensure people do not lose their recreational opportunities while projects are underway.
Yes· 3 of 24
Would children be better off under this?+1
The bill preserves access to parks and green spaces essential for child development and recreation.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
The bill ensures continued access to recreational amenities like hiking and biking trails.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+1
The bill helps maintain public access to outdoor recreational opportunities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Maintenance of Recreational Opportunities: The bill requires a plan to maintain an equivalent level of access to public amenities during construction, which protects people's ability to use parks, trails, and green spaces (Section 3).
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Proactive Impact Review: The Secretary is tasked with reviewing how a project might affect existing facilities for activities like hiking, biking, walking, and waterborne recreation (Section 3).
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Reduction of Disruptions: The sense of Congress suggests that the Secretary should minimize temporary disruptions through better project planning and coordination with communities (Section 2).
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Provision of Alternatives: The bill suggests that where necessary, alternative public access should be provided to ensure continued recreational opportunities during the construction period (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Children+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Immigrants+1Good For L G B T Q Community+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Men+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Students+1Good For Urban Residents+1Good For Veterans+1Good For White Americans+1Good For Women+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 6/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House