NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS related term(s) Parks and Recreation Areas

Amendments

Chiricahua National Park: establish (S. 1320), S1887 [31MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: prioritize completion of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (H.R. 5118), H7430, H7487, H7488, H7490 [29JY]

——— prioritize completion of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (H.R. 5118), consideration (H. Res. 1254), H7140 [26JY]

Bills and resolutions

American Discovery Trail: designate (see S. 4693), S3804 [1AU]

Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, VA: designate outdoor amphitheater as Rick Boucher Amphitheater (see S. 3873), S1253 [17MR]

Cache La Poudre National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 3728), S950 [2MR] (see H.R. 7218), H3863 [24MR]

California: expand access to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Lake Eleanor Basin areas for recreational purposes (see H.R. 9264), H8428 [3NO]

César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park: establish (see S. 4371), S2893 [9JN] (see H.R. 8046), H5486 [13JN]

Chaco Culture National Historical Park: correct boundary (see S. 5132), S6779 [17NO]

——— withdraw certain surrounding Federal land from further mineral development to protect Chaco ruins and landscape (see S. 5124), S6779 [17NO] (see H.R. 9344), H8587 [17NO]

Chiricahua National Park: establish (see H.R. 6451), H288 [20JA]

Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park: designate (see H.R. 7495), H4438 [11AP]

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: extend exception to closure of certain roads within recreation area for local businesses (see H.R. 6364), H8 [10JA] (see H.R. 9617), H9909 [20DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: identify and develop campsites and related facilities for public use in Ouachita National Forest (see H.R. 9029), H8313 [29SE]

——— prioritize completion of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (see S. 4995), S5225 [28SE]

——— prioritize completion of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (H.R. 5118), consideration (see H. Res. 1254), H7167 [26JY]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize repair of damaged Stiltsville Structure in Biscayne National Park, FL (see H.R. 7833), H5206 [19MY]

——— conduct study of Deerfield River for potential addition to National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 4631), S3743 [27JY] (see H.R. 8504), H7168 [26JY]

——— designate Nulhegan River and Paul Stream for potential addition to National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 4807), S4514 [8SE] (see H.R. 8715), H7707 [12AU]

——— install plaque at peak of Ram Head in Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, VI, to commemorate 1733 slave rebellion (see H.R. 7496), H4438 [11AP]

——— issue right-of-way permit for natural gas distribution main within Valley Forge National Historical Park (see S. 5110), S6740 [16NO]

——— issue right-of-way permit relative to natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park (see H.R. 7952), H5332 [7JN]

——— remove bronze plaque and concrete block bearing name of Francis Newlands from grounds of memorial fountain located at Chevy Chase Circle in District of Columbia (see S. 3515), S275 [18JA]

——— study suitability and feasibility of re-establishing New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (see H.R. 8301), H5939 [7JY]

Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: carry out certain activities to enhance recreational opportunities for gateway communities (see S. 3551), S442 [1FE]

Economic Development Administration: provide grants for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development in rural communities and provide training for rural communities on funding opportunities for outdoor recreation (see S. 3583), S523 [3FE]

Employment: exempt certain employees engaged in outdoor recreational outfitting or guiding services from minimum wage and maximum hour requirements (see S. 4092), S2189 [27AP]

Everglades National Park: anniversary (see H. Res. 1474), H8541 [16NO] (see H. Res. 1491), H8588 [17NO]

Great Outdoors Month: designate (see S. Res. 654), S2752 [26MY]

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area: clarify administration (see S. 3997), S1980 [5AP] (see H.R. 7399), H4190 [5AP]

Maine: provide for conveyance of certain Federal land for use for affordable workforce housing (see S. 4114), S2219 [28AP]

Mammoth Cave National Park: modify boundary (see S. 5129), S6779 [17NO]

National discovery trails: establish (see S. 4693), S3804 [1AU]

National Park Foundation: reauthorize (see S. 4168), S2419 [10MY] (see H.R. 7693), H4795 [10MY]

National Park Service: determine suitability and feasibility of establishing network of locations associated with lynchings in vicinity of Memphis, TN, as unit of National Park System (see H.R. 7912), H5226 [31MY]

——— establish pilot program for native plant species (see H.R. 9619), H9909 [20DE]

——— include Tribal governments and quasi-governmental entities in certain cooperative management agreements (see H.R. 6442), H288 [20JA]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 582), S2041 [6AP]

Native Americans: recognize tribal cooperation in environmental review of proposed actions affecting revised Yurok Reservation (see H.R. 7581), H4510 [26AP]

Niagara Falls National Heritage Area: extend authorization (see H.R. 6731), H1123 [15FE]

Oregon: expand Smith River National Recreation Area and designate certain wild rivers (see H.R. 7329), H4072 [31MR]

Prairie du Rocher French Colonial National Historical Park: establish (see S. 4525), S3270 [13JY] (see H.R. 8375), H6623 [14JY]

Preserve America Initiative: expand cultural heritage tourism to increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see H.R. 9115), H8371 [30SE]

Public lands: expand authorization of voluntary Federal grazing permit retirement, provide increased flexibility for Federal grazing permittees, and promote equitable resolution or avoidance of conflicts on Federal lands (see H.R. 6935), H1302 [3MR]

Rogue Canyon National Recreation Area: designate (see H.R. 7509), H4442 [14AP]

Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 3728), S950 [2MR] (see H.R. 7218), H3863 [24MR]

Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area: establish (see S. 3911), S1749 [23MR]

South Park National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 3728), S950 [2MR] (see H.R. 7218), H3863 [24MR]

Trails: clarify status of North Country, Ice Age, and New England National Scenic Trails as units of National Park Service (see H.R. 8189), H5822 [22JN]

Water: carry out activities to control movement of aquatic invasive species into, across, and out of Federal land and waters and provide financial assistance for watercraft inspection and decontamination (see S. 4717), S3861 [2AU]

Wild Rogue Wilderness Area: expand (see H.R. 7509), H4442 [14AP]

Yellowstone National Park: anniversary (see S. Res. 525), S786 [17FE]

Letters

Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act: Representative David Scott, Committee on Agriculture (House), H6695 [18JY]

——— Representative Grijalva, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H6695 [18JY]

Lists

Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 3113, Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act, H3734 [15MR]

Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7693, National Park Foundation reauthorization, H6868 [19JY]

Motions

Dept. of Agriculture: prioritize completion of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (H.R. 5118), H7529 [29JY]

Notices

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) tie vote on S. 387, Grand Canyon Protection Act, S3604 [21JY]

Committee on Rules (Senate) tie vote on S. 455, Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, S2270 [3MY]

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 6364, extend exception to closure of certain roads within recreation area for local businesses in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, H8217 [28SE]

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 7952, Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act, H9687 [12DE]

Remarks in House

Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park: designate (H.R. 7495), E377 [11AP]

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: extend exception to closure of certain roads within recreation area for local businesses (H.R. 6364), H8159, H8160 [28SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: prioritize completion of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (H.R. 5118), H6943 [21JY], H7176 [27JY], H7402 [28JY], H7419–H7491 [29JY], E818 [2AU]

——— prioritize completion of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (H.R. 5118), consideration (H. Res. 1254), H7134–H7142 [26JY]

Dept. of the Interior: install plaque at peak of Ram Head in Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, VI, to commemorate 1733 slave rebellion (H.R. 7496), H9682, H9683 [12DE]

——— issue right-of-way permit relative to natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park (H.R. 7952), H9683, H9684 [12DE]

Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: develop long-distance bike trails on Federal land (H.R. 6337), H6694, H6695 [18JY], H6728, H6859 [19JY]

Forest Service: fill vacancies for recreation management and planning staff in national forests and grasslands, H7426 [29JY]

Great American Outdoors Act: impact, H1324 [7MR]

Great Basin National Heritage Area: designate and extend authorization, H10008 [22DE]

Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area: extend authorization, H10008 [22DE]

National Park Foundation: reauthorize (H.R. 7693), H6698, H6699 [18JY]

Nevada: designate Great Basin Area Partnership, H10008 [22DE]

Northern Neck National Heritage Area: establish, H10008 [22DE]

Oregon: designate certain land as wilderness and national recreation areas and make additional wild and scenic river designations (S. 192), H17 [11JA]

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park: adjust boundaries and authorize donation of land for additions (H.R. 268), H3720–H3722 [15MR]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 13th Congressional District communities for maintaining and preserving Flight 93 National Memorial site, H9913 [21DE]

Public lands: funding for implementation of information system mapping data relative to public access to Federal land and waters for outdoor recreation, H6841 [19JY]

——— make publicly available geographic information system mapping data relative to public access to Federal land and waters for outdoor recreation (H.R. 3113), H3726–H3728 [15MR]

Yellowstone National Park: anniversary, E757 [20JY]

Remarks in Senate

Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, VA: designate outdoor amphitheater as Rick Boucher Amphitheater (S. 3873), S10104, S10105 [22DE]

César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park: establish (S. 4371), S2895 [9JN]

Chiricahua National Park: establish (S. 1320), S1887 [31MR]

Great Outdoors Month: designate (S. Res. 654), S2737 [26MY]

——— observance, S3107 [23JN]

National Park Week: designate (S. Res. 582), S2056 [6AP]

Public lands: make publicly available geographic information system mapping data relative to public access to Federal land and waters for outdoor recreation (H.R. 3113), S2054 [6AP]

Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area: establish (S. 3911), S1751 [23MR]

Yellowstone National Park: anniversary (S. Res. 525), S800 [17FE], S861 [1MR]

Reports filed

Advancing Conservation and Education Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2348) (H. Rept. 117–673), H10546 [30DE]

Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6337) (H. Rept. 117–415), H6705 [18JY]

Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2794) (H. Rept. 117–634), H9851 [14DE]

Cane River Creole National Historical Park Boundary Modification Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2438) (S. Rept. 117–157), S4912 [21SE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4648) (H. Rept. 117–594), H8823 [7DE]

Chiricahua National Park Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1320) (S. Rept. 117–88), S949 [2MR]

Continental Divide Trail Completion Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5118) (H. Rept. 117–419), H6705 [18JY]

Conveyance of Certain Federal Land in Maine for Use for Affordable Workforce Housing: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 4114) (S. Rept. 117–169), S5051 [27SE]

Dept. of the Interior Installation of Plaque at Peak of Ram Head in Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, VI, To Commemorate 1733 Slave Rebellion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 7496) (H. Rept. 117–605), H8823 [7DE]

Extend Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Exception to Closure of Certain Roads Within Recreation Area for Local Businesses: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3185) (S. Rept. 117–184), S6667 [14NO]

Extend Exception to Closure of Certain Roads Within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area for Local Businesses: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6364) (H. Rept. 117–503), H8219 [28SE]

Fort San Gerónimo Preservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2444) (H. Rept. 117–568), H8540 [16NO]

Free Veterans From Fees Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 117–243), S7100 [12DE]

Land Between the Lakes (LBL) Recreation and Heritage Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3997) (S. Rept. 117–202), S6778 [17NO]

Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 904) (S. Rept. 117–83), S836 [28FE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3113) (H. Rept. 117–272), H3742 [15MR]

National Park Foundation Reauthorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 7693) (H. Rept. 117–418), H6705 [18JY]

Native Plant Species Pilot Program Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 557) (S. Rept. 117–179), S6667 [14NO]

Outdoor Recreation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3266) (S. Rept. 117–158), S4912 [21SE]

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park Boundaries Adjustment and Donation of Land for Additions Authorization: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 268) (H. Rept. 117–268), H1421 [9MR]

Partnership Agreements Creating Tangible Savings (PACTS) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6442) (H. Rept. 117–601), H8823 [7DE]

Pullman National Historical Park Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 117–167), S5051 [27SE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2626) (H. Rept. 117–582), H8586 [17NO]

Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1769) (S. Rept. 117–181), S6667 [14NO]

Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1718) (S. Rept. 117–180), S6667 [14NO]

Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3670) (H. Rept. 117–637), H9851 [14DE]

Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1538) (S. Rept. 117–241), S7100 [12DE]

Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 7952) (H. Rept. 117–616), H9688 [12DE]

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Boundary Revision Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3307) (S. Rept. 117–185), S6667 [14NO]

Texts of

H.R. 268, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park boundaries adjustment and donation of land for additions authorization, H3720 [15MR]

H.R. 3113, Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act, H3726 [15MR]

H.R. 6337, Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act, H6694 [18JY], H6732, H6864 [19JY]

H.R. 6364, extend exception to closure of certain roads within recreation area for local businesses in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, H8159 [28SE]

H.R. 7496, install plaque at peak of Ram Head in Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, VI, to commemorate 1733 slave rebellion, H9682 [12DE]

H.R. 7693, National Park Foundation reauthorization, H6698 [18JY]

H.R. 7952, Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act, H9683 [12DE]

S. 1320, Chiricahua National Park Act, S1887 [31MR]

S. 3873, Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, VA, outdoor amphitheater designation as Rick Boucher Amphitheater, S10105 [22DE]

S. 3997, Land Between the Lakes (LBL) Recreation and Heritage Act, S1982 [5AP]

S. 5129, Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act, S6781 [17NO]

S. Res. 525, Yellowstone National Park anniversary, S794 [17FE]

S. Res. 582, National Park Week, S2045 [6AP]

S. Res. 654, Great Outdoors Month, S2758 [26MY]