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FLAP Reauthorization Act

USA119th CongressS-4135| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal, known as the FLAP Reauthorization Act , aims to continue the funding and operation of the Federal Lands Access Program. The program, established under section 204 of title 23, United States Code, facilitates improved access to Federal lands. The bill specifically authorizes significant appropriations from the Highway Trust Fund , excluding the Mass Transit Account, for a five-year period. These authorized amounts begin at $313,975,000 for fiscal year 2027 and incrementally increase each year, reaching $333,975,000 by fiscal year 2031. This reauthorization ensures continued investment in infrastructure projects that enhance public access to national parks, forests, and other Federal lands.
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Mar 18, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • March 18, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Transportation and Public Works

FLAP Reauthorization Act

USA119th CongressS-4135| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
This legislative proposal, known as the FLAP Reauthorization Act , aims to continue the funding and operation of the Federal Lands Access Program. The program, established under section 204 of title 23, United States Code, facilitates improved access to Federal lands. The bill specifically authorizes significant appropriations from the Highway Trust Fund , excluding the Mass Transit Account, for a five-year period. These authorized amounts begin at $313,975,000 for fiscal year 2027 and incrementally increase each year, reaching $333,975,000 by fiscal year 2031. This reauthorization ensures continued investment in infrastructure projects that enhance public access to national parks, forests, and other Federal lands.
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Timeline
Mar 18, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • March 18, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted