NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS related term(s) Parks and Recreation Areas
Bills and resolutions
Alaska: clarify surface transportation for subsistence users of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve under Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (see H.R. 10307), H5519 [8SE]
BLM: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan’’ (see S.J. Res. 109), S802 [4MR] (see H.J. Res. 151), H2420 [4MR]
César E. Chávez National Monument: close and dispose of Federal ownership (see S. 4293), S1740 [14AP]
Chiricahua National Park: establish (see S. 3715), S344 [28JA]
Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park: designate (see H.R. 9597), H4374 [6JY]
Death and dying: prohibit use of image of living political figures on America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass (see S. 3735), S377 [29JA] (see H.R. 7251), H1914 [27JA]
Dept. of the Interior: enhance coordination and strengthen partnerships with gateway communities (see H.R. 10128), H5248 [20AU]
——— ensure historically accurate exhibits at National Park Service sites (see H.R. 8539), H3131 [28AP]
——— establish America’s Living Library Project (see S. 4023), S881 [5MR] (see H.R. 7832), H2470 [5MR]
——— restore interpretive and educational exhibits at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, PA (see H.R. 7763), H2368 [3MR]
——— upgrade existing emergency communications centers in units of National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1 systems (see H.R. 7031), H717 [13JA]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: ensure disabled access to certain public land (see H.R. 9221), H4053 [9JN]
——— provide that entrance fees shall not be charged for entry to Federal recreational lands and water on certain days (see H.R. 9282), H4110 [11JN]
District of Columbia: restrict establishment of triumphal arches within certain areas of District of Columbia and capital region (see H.R. 9047), H3739 [29MY]
Employment: exempt certain employees engaged in outdoor recreational outfitting or guiding services from minimum wage and maximum hour requirements (see S. 4838), S2935 [18JN]
Endless Mountains National Heritage Area: designate as component of National Heritage Area System (see S. 4238), S1668 [26MR] (see H.R. 8114), H2776 [26MR]
FAA: extend deadline for conversion of commercial air tour aircraft operating in Grand Canyon National Park to quiet aircraft technology (see H.R. 7430), H2094 [9FE]
Families and domestic relations: provide free annual passes to licensed foster families (see H.R. 9145), H3909 [4JN]
Gateway Arch National Park: revise boundary (see S. 4955), S3742 [13JY] (see H.R. 7864), H2475 [9MR]
Great Outdoors Month: designate (see S. Res. 798), S3202 [24JN]
Guilford County, NC: commemorate anniversary of Battle of Guilford Courthouse and encourage all U.S. citizens to visit Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (see H. Res. 1111), H2483 [12MR]
Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area: designate as component of National Heritage Area System (see H.R. 10217), H5425 [1SE]
LGBTQI+: designate Pride flag as eligible for display in National Park System and express that Pride flag should be on display at Stonewall National Monument (see S. 3911), S681 [25FE] (see H.R. 7659), H2296 [24FE]
Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area: establish (see H.R. 9325), H4117 [15JN]
Mississippi: establish Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of Natchez Historical Park (see S. 3878), S609 [12FE]
National Park Service: abolish and defund César E. Chávez National Monument (see S. 4205), S1614 [25MR]
——— authorize direct emergency acquisition flexibilities for contractor approval for clearing, rebuilding, maintenance, and improvement of Grand Canyon and Kaibab National Forest areas damaged by wildfires (see S. 3785), S509 [5FE]
——— establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in America’s Legacy Restoration Fund to address public lands maintenance backlog (see H.R. 9250), H4085 [10JN]
——— establish Cleaner Transportation at Recreational Areas To Improve Our Landmarks and Sites Initiative to facilitate installation of zero-emission vehicle fueling infrastructure on certain public lands (see S. 5222), S4407 [3AU]
——— establish Historic Preservation Workforce Development Program (see H.R. 7179), H1171 [21JA]
——— prohibit entrance fee waivers commemorating birthday of sitting President (see H.R. 7089), H918 [15JA]
——— pursue options for provision of mineral-based, broad-spectrum sunscreen or other protective methods at low or no cost in national parks (see H.R. 10140), H5252 [24AU]
National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 837), S4516 [6AU]
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve: designate playground as ‘‘Hearts of Gold Playground—In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer’’ (see H.R. 8900), H3627 [19MY]
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park: designate (see H.R. 9416), H4244 [24JN]
Rock Creek National Park: designate (see H.R. 9104), H3774 [2JN]
Letters
America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act: Representative Glenn Thompson, Committee on Agriculture (House), H2362 [3MR]
——— Representative Westerman, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H2362 [3MR]
Lists
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area attractions, programs, and activities, S431 [2FE]
Remarks in House
Alexandria, VA: anniversary of Friends of Dyke Marsh (organization), E668 [13JY]
Big Bend National Park: adjust boundary (H.R. 2323), H4193 [23JN]
BLM: proposal to reduce boundaries of Bears Ears National Monument and Chaco Canyon National Historic Park, H4617 [16JY]
California: condemn efforts to sell portions of Yosemite National Park to developers, H5502 [3SE]
Chiricahua National Park: establish (H.R. 6380), H2525–H2527 [16MR]
Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park: designate (H.R. 9597), E653 [6JY]
Dept. of the Interior: clarify motorcycle entrance privileges relative to America the Beautiful interagency pass (H.R. 4386), H2362, H2363 [3MR]
General George C. Marshall House, Leesburg, VA: designate (H.R. 1352), H3572, H3573 [19MY]
Gettysburg National Military Park: tribute to restoration efforts following acts of vandalism, H617 [12JA]
National Park Service: authorize direct emergency acquisition flexibilities for contractor approval for clearing, rebuilding, maintenance, and improvement of Grand Canyon grounds impacted by Dragon Bravo Fire (H.R. 5729), H2521–H2523 [16MR]
——— correct technical errors in related section of U.S. Code and make into positive law title (H.R. 5182), H5335–H5338 [31AU]
——— enter into agreement with Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events in Gateway Arch National Park buildings (H.R. 5254), H2519–H2521 [16MR]
Public lands: urge bipartisan action to ensure proper stewardship and management of public lands, H5261 [31AU]
Rock Creek National Park: designate (H.R. 9104), E511 [2JN]
Save the Dunes (organization): tribute, H2668 [24MR], E178 [3MR]
Vicksburg National Military Park: modify boundary (H.R. 4467), H2509, H2510 [16MR]
Yosemite National Park: tribute to crowd management enhancements that improve visitor experience and public access, H4058 [10JN]
Remarks in Senate
César E. Chávez National Monument: close and dispose of Federal ownership (S. 4293), S1732, S1733 [14AP]
——— close and dispose of Federal ownership (S. 4293), unanimous-consent request, S1732, S1733 [14AP]
Forest Service: repeal roadless rule, S2870 [17JN]
General George C. Marshall House, Leesburg, VA: designate (S. 603), S2387 [20MY]
Golden Gate National Recreation Area: adjust boundaries to include Scarper Ridge property (S. 1142), S1605 [25MR]
Great Outdoors Month: designate (S. Res. 798), S4087 [14JY]
National Park Week: designate (S. Res. 837), S4530 [6AU]
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area: tribute, S431, S432 [2FE]
Theodore Roosevelt National Park: ensure maintenance of horses (S. 1377), S2747, S2748 [11JN]
Trump, President: Executive order directing removal of certain historical exhibits and monuments from parks, museums, and other public areas, S995–S999 [11MR]
Reports filed
America the Beautiful Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1547), S2893 [17JN]
America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4386) (H. Rept. 119–450), H892 [14JA]
Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, VA, Outdoor Amphitheater Designation as Rick Boucher Amphitheater: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 815), S4264 [23JY]
Chiricahua National Park Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6380) (H. Rept. 119–543), H2481 [12MR]
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1470), S4264 [23JY]
General George C. Marshall House, Leesburg, VA: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1352) (H. Rept. 119–580), H2819 [2AP]
Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College Affiliated Areas Establishment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3878), S4265 [23JY]
Making National Parks Safer Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 290), S4264 [23JY]
Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3340) (H. Rept. 119–512), H2257 [23FE]
Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5063) (H. Rept. 119–772), H5256 [27AU]
Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1550), S4265 [23JY]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1518), S4265 [23JY]
Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4467) (H. Rept. 119–452), H892 [14JA]
Texts of
H.R. 1352, General George C. Marshall House, Leesburg, VA, H3572 [19MY]
H.R. 4386, America the Beautiful Motorcycle Fairness Act, H2362 [3MR]
H.R. 4467, Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act, H2509 [16MR]
H.R. 5182, correct technical errors in related National Park Service section of U.S. Code and make into positive law title, H5335–H5338 [31AU]
H.R. 5254, Gateway Partnership Act, H2519 [16MR]
H.R. 5729, North Rim Restoration Act, H2521 [16MR]
H.R. 6380, Chiricahua National Park Act, H2525 [16MR]
S. 603, General George C. Marshall House, Leesburg, VA, S2387 [20MY]
S. 1142, Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act, S1605 [25MR]
S. 1377, Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act, S2748 [11JN]
S. 3911, designate Pride flag as eligible for display in National Park System and express that Pride flag should be on display at Stonewall National Monument, S683 [25FE]
S. 4955, Gateway Arch National Park Boundary Revision Act, S3746 [13JY]
S. Res. 798, Great Outdoors Month, S3220 [24JN]
S. Res. 837, National Park Week, S4525 [6AU]