Bill · S.J.Res. 30· Senate(119-SJRES-30)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles".
- Introduced
- 3/3/2025
- Last activity
- 3/4/2025 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 19.
- Sponsored by
- John Curtis
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of a specific rule. The rule was submitted by the National Park Service regarding "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles." If passed, the resolution would ensure the rule has no force or effect.
Yes
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
Reducing motor vehicle restrictions in national recreation areas generally benefits local access and recreational opportunities for residents near these lands.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+2
The resolution uses congressional authority to override a federal agency rule, shifting power away from the executive branch's National Park Service.
The opposite
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3
By nullifying the National Park Service rule regarding motor vehicles, the resolution reduces regulatory oversight intended to protect the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of the National Park Service Rule: The resolution seeks to ensure that the rule regarding motor vehicles at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has no force or effect, which would prevent the rule from being implemented.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+2
- 3/4/2025
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 19.
- 3/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Mike LeeRepublican · Utah