119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 2970


To authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.


IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

October 3, 2025

Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Curtis) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources


A BILL

To authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

(a) Definitions.—In this section:

(1) COVERED ROAD.—The term “covered road” means the portions of each of Burr Trail Road, Cathedral Road, Hartnet Road, Highway 24, Notom Bullfrog Road, Polk Creek Road, Oil Well Bench Road, Baker Ranch Road, South Desert Overlook Road, Temple of the Sun and Moon Road, Gypsum Sinkhole Road, and Sulphur Creek Road that are located within the boundaries of the Capitol Reef National Park in the State.

(2) OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE.—The term “off-highway vehicle” has the meaning given the term in State law.

(3) STATE.—The term “State” means the State of Utah.

(b) Applicable law.—State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles (including off-highway vehicles) on a covered road.