HR9248Referred to Committee
Recreation Permitting Improvement Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-06-10
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Jeff Hurd
Republican · CO · Representative
Votes with party: 96.9% (577 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/H001100
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Cosponsors (1)
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Committee Activity
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- House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2026-06-10
Plain-English Summary
The proposal would expand federal permitting rules to cover certain recreational activities and projects, making it easier and faster for companies and organizations to get the approvals they need from the government. This could affect outdoor recreation businesses, national parks, and other entities that need federal permits for activities like hiking trails, campgrounds, or water sports facilities. The bill is still in early stages and has been sent to the House Committee on Natural Resources for review.
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9248 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9248 To amend the FAST Act to include certain recreation activities as covered projects subject to Federal permitting improvement, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 10, 2026 Mr. Hurd of Colorado (for himself and Mr. Deluzio) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the FAST Act to include certain recreation activities as covered projects subject to Federal permitting improvement, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Recreation Permitting Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. COVERED PROJECTS FOR FEDERAL PERMITTING IMPROVEMENT. Section 41001(6)(A) of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m(6)(A)) is amended by inserting ``recreation,'' before ``or any other sector''. <all>
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