HR 105119th CongressIn Committee

Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act

Introduced: Jan 3, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This bill, the Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act, would amend title 54 of the United States Code to expand public access to recreational areas on federal land. Specifically, it changes how funds or programs under a particular provision (section 200306(c)) are allocated or required to support public access. The amendment increases a stated percentage from 3% to 10% and raises the authorized funding level from $15,000,000 to $50,000,000. In short, the bill aims to devote more money and a larger share of eligible resources toward expanding and improving public access to federally managed recreational areas.

Key Points

1Amends 54 U.S.C. § 200306(c) to increase the required/public-access-related percentage from 3% to 10%.
2Raises the authorized funding amount from $15,000,000 to $50,000,000.
3Purpose is to increase public access to recreational areas on federal land (more access points, trails, facilities, etc., depending on implementation).
4The change is limited to subsection (c) of section 200306; practical effects depend on how this subsection operates within the broader program.
5Sponsor and status: Introduced in the House on January 3, 2025 by Mr. Biggs of Arizona and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Impact Areas

Primary: General public and recreation users seeking access to federal lands (e.g., national parks, forests, and other federally managed recreational areas) who would benefit from expanded access and facilities.Secondary: Federal land management agencies (such as National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service) and state/local partners responsible for implementing access improvements; local economies near federal recreation areas could see increased visitation.Additional impacts: Potential budgetary implications for federal spending (higher annual or program funding), need for management planning and resource protection to prevent overuse or environmental impacts, and possible changes in permitting, trail development, and infrastructure projects tied to access improvements.

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