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America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-873| Senate 
| Updated: 7/26/2023
Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin

Independent Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
John Barrasso (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 This bill addresses issues regarding public recreation and access to recreation on federal lands and waters, including special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding. Among other provisions, the bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to identify long-distance bike trails and opportunities to develop or complete long-distance bike trails; USDA to issue guidance relating to climbing management for National Forest System land; Interior and USDA to identify and establish target shooting ranges within national forests and Bureau of Land Management districts; and Interior and the Forest Service to enter into an agreement with the Department of Commerce to foster the installation or construction of broadband internet infrastructure at developed recreation sites on federal recreational lands and waters. Interior and the Forest Service must conduct a single inventory and assessment of recreation resources for federal recreational lands and waters and publish the inventory and assessment for public comment. Interior shall establish a Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation. Interior and the Forest Service must (1) alert the public to closure or disruption of public campsites, trails, roads, and other public areas and access points; and (2) develop and make public a national strategy to increase the number of youth recreation visits to federal land. The bill provides for online collection of recreation fees and for the establishment of a digital version of America the Beautiful--The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3266
America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2022
Mar 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 17, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jul 26, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 118-79.
Jul 26, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 172.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3266
    America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2022


  • March 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 17, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • July 26, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 118-79.


  • July 26, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 172.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 118-2105: Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2023
  • S 118-448: Outdoors for All Act
  • S 118-1385: Recreation for All Act
  • HR 118-1614: Range Access Act
  • HR 118-1576: FILM Act
  • S 118-605: Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act
  • HR 118-1065: Outdoors for All Act
  • S 118-390: Gateway Community and Recreation Enhancement Act
Advisory bodiesAquatic ecologyCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsHunting and fishingInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPerformance measurementPest managementPhotography and imagingPublic participation and lobbyingPublic-private cooperationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSports and recreation facilitiesTravel and tourismUrban and suburban affairs and developmentUser charges and feesWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-873| Senate 
| Updated: 7/26/2023
America's Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 This bill addresses issues regarding public recreation and access to recreation on federal lands and waters, including special recreation permits for outfitting and guiding. Among other provisions, the bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to identify long-distance bike trails and opportunities to develop or complete long-distance bike trails; USDA to issue guidance relating to climbing management for National Forest System land; Interior and USDA to identify and establish target shooting ranges within national forests and Bureau of Land Management districts; and Interior and the Forest Service to enter into an agreement with the Department of Commerce to foster the installation or construction of broadband internet infrastructure at developed recreation sites on federal recreational lands and waters. Interior and the Forest Service must conduct a single inventory and assessment of recreation resources for federal recreational lands and waters and publish the inventory and assessment for public comment. Interior shall establish a Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation. Interior and the Forest Service must (1) alert the public to closure or disruption of public campsites, trails, roads, and other public areas and access points; and (2) develop and make public a national strategy to increase the number of youth recreation visits to federal land. The bill provides for online collection of recreation fees and for the establishment of a digital version of America the Beautiful--The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3266
America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2022
Mar 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 17, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jul 26, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 118-79.
Jul 26, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 172.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3266
    America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2022


  • March 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 17, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • July 26, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. With written report No. 118-79.


  • July 26, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 172.
Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin

Independent Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
John Barrasso (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 118-2105: Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2023
  • S 118-448: Outdoors for All Act
  • S 118-1385: Recreation for All Act
  • HR 118-1614: Range Access Act
  • HR 118-1576: FILM Act
  • S 118-605: Biking on Long-Distance Trails Act
  • HR 118-1065: Outdoors for All Act
  • S 118-390: Gateway Community and Recreation Enhancement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAquatic ecologyCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsHunting and fishingInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPerformance measurementPest managementPhotography and imagingPublic participation and lobbyingPublic-private cooperationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSports and recreation facilitiesTravel and tourismUrban and suburban affairs and developmentUser charges and feesWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats