SOAR Act
USA117th CongressHR-3670| House
| Updated: 12/14/2022
Joe Neguse
Democratic Representative
Colorado
Cosponsors (5)
Federal Lands Subcommittee, Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act or the SOAR Act This bill addresses access to public lands for outdoor recreation, including through special recreation permits and annual entrance passes. The bill sets forth and revises provisions regarding special recreation permits for use by individuals and groups to engage in recreational activities on federal recreational lands and waters. The bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to sell online the America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. The Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management shall (1) enhance private-sector volunteer programs; (2) actively promote private-sector volunteer opportunities; and (3) provide outreach to, and coordinate with, the private sector for such purposes.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-637, Part I.
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Civil actions and liabilityDepartment of AgricultureEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPublic-private cooperationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local financeState and local government operationsTravel and tourismUser charges and fees
SOAR Act
USA117th CongressHR-3670| House
| Updated: 12/14/2022
Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act or the SOAR Act This bill addresses access to public lands for outdoor recreation, including through special recreation permits and annual entrance passes. The bill sets forth and revises provisions regarding special recreation permits for use by individuals and groups to engage in recreational activities on federal recreational lands and waters. The bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to sell online the America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. The Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management shall (1) enhance private-sector volunteer programs; (2) actively promote private-sector volunteer opportunities; and (3) provide outreach to, and coordinate with, the private sector for such purposes.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-637, Part I.
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Joe Neguse
Democratic Representative
Colorado
Cosponsors (5)
Federal Lands Subcommittee, Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Bills
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityDepartment of AgricultureEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPublic-private cooperationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local financeState and local government operationsTravel and tourismUser charges and fees