H.R.7979

Public Lands Access Restoration Act

Introduced·3/18/26

Public Lands Access Restoration Act aims to restore access on public lands managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.

The Public Lands Access Restoration Act seeks to restore the presumption of access on public lands managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. It mandates improvements to existing road or trail networks, protection of natural resources, and enhanced access for land management activities. The act also allows for additional opportunities for motorized recreation. It requires public nominations for motorized routes and prioritizes proposals that meet specific criteria.

The filed bill text is too short for analysis.

Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Subcommittee on Federal Lands Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Mar 19

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Mar 18

House

Introduced in House