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Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

USA117th CongressHR-577| House 
| Updated: 2/18/2021
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (3)
Diana DeGette (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act This bill provides for the conservation of specified lands in Colorado. Specifically, the bill designates specified federal lands within the White River National Forest as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, the proposed Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness as a potential wilderness area, the Tenmile Recreation Management Area, the Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation Area, the Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area, the Camp Hale National Historic Landscape, the Sheep Mountain and Liberty Bell East Special Management Areas, the Curecanti National Recreation Area, and the interpretive site located beside U.S. Route 24 as the Sandy Treat Overlook. The bill adjusts the boundary of the White River National Forest and the Rocky Mountain National Park Potential Wilderness. The bill provides for the inclusion of additional federal lands in the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill provides for the cancellation of all Thompson Divide oil or gas leases. The bill establishes the Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program to promote the capture, beneficial use, mitigation, and sequestration of fugitive methane emissions to reduce methane emissions, improve air quality, and improve public safety, among other things.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-823
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
May 3, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-173
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Failed to report favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-823
    Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • May 3, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-173
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Failed to report favorably.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-173: Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAnimal and plant healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalColoradoDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasHunting and fishingInfrastructure developmentInsectsIntergovernmental relationsLand transfersLand use and conservationLivestockMiningMotor vehiclesOil and gasOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingRoads and highwaysWatershedsWater storageWater use and supplyWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

USA117th CongressHR-577| House 
| Updated: 2/18/2021
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act This bill provides for the conservation of specified lands in Colorado. Specifically, the bill designates specified federal lands within the White River National Forest as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, the proposed Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness as a potential wilderness area, the Tenmile Recreation Management Area, the Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation Area, the Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area, the Camp Hale National Historic Landscape, the Sheep Mountain and Liberty Bell East Special Management Areas, the Curecanti National Recreation Area, and the interpretive site located beside U.S. Route 24 as the Sandy Treat Overlook. The bill adjusts the boundary of the White River National Forest and the Rocky Mountain National Park Potential Wilderness. The bill provides for the inclusion of additional federal lands in the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill provides for the cancellation of all Thompson Divide oil or gas leases. The bill establishes the Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program to promote the capture, beneficial use, mitigation, and sequestration of fugitive methane emissions to reduce methane emissions, improve air quality, and improve public safety, among other things.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-823
Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
May 3, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-173
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Failed to report favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-823
    Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • May 3, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-173
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Failed to report favorably.
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (3)
Diana DeGette (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-173: Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAnimal and plant healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalColoradoDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasHunting and fishingInfrastructure developmentInsectsIntergovernmental relationsLand transfersLand use and conservationLivestockMiningMotor vehiclesOil and gasOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingRoads and highwaysWatershedsWater storageWater use and supplyWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection