HJRES60-119

Signed into Law

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".

119th Congress Introduced Feb 21, 2025

Summary

What This Bill Does

This is a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that disapproves and nullifies a rule issued by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles". Under the CRA, once signed into law, the rule has no force or effect and the agency is prohibited from issuing a substantially similar rule without new legislation.

Who Benefits and How

Off-road vehicle (OHV/ATV) users and recreation tourism businesses benefit because the regulatory restriction or requirement imposed by the rule is eliminated. They face fewer compliance burdens and fewer limits on their activities.

Who Bears the Burden and How

The National Park Service and Department of the Interior bear the implementation burden because they lose the specific Glen Canyon motor-vehicle management rule and must manage off-highway vehicle access under remaining park authorities. Non-motorized recreation users, conservation advocates, and visitors concerned about noise, dust, habitat damage, or safety lose the restrictions and enforcement structure the disapproved rule would have provided.

Key Provisions

  • Blocks the National Park Service Glen Canyon National Recreation Area motor-vehicles rule from having force or effect.
  • Limits NPS from issuing a substantially similar motor-vehicle rule without congressional authorization.
  • Directs the practical effect toward preserving or restoring motorized-access options that the disapproved rule would have restricted.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Nullify the National Park Service rule on Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles under the Congressional Review Act

Key Policy Areas

Public Lands, Government Operations

Primary Purpose

Nullify the National Park Service rule on Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles under the Congressional Review Act

Policy Domains

Public Lands Government Operations

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Identified Gains
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  • Off-highway vehicle users
  • Motorized recreation businesses
  • Glen Canyon National Recreation Area motor-vehicle permit users
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Identified Costs
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  • National Park Service
  • Department of the Interior
  • Non-motorized recreation users
  • Conservation advocates
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Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
  • Off-road vehicle (OHV/ATV) users and recreation tourism businesses
Model: N/A | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: enr

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Identified Costs
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  • National Park Service conservation efforts and non-motorized recreation users
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Legislative Progress

Signed into Law
Introduced Committee Passed Law
May 23, 2025

Signed by President.

May 23, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-13.

May 16, 2025

Presented to President.

May 8, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay …

May 8, 2025

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 8, 2025

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2813-2814)

May 8, 2025

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 43. …

May 6, 2025

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in …

May 6, 2025

Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2772)

Apr 30, 2025

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative …

Senate Roll #239

On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 60

H.J. Res. 60

Joint Resolution Passed (50-43)
50 Yea 43 Nay 7 Not Voting
May 8, 2025
Senate Roll #236

On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 60

Motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 60

Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-47)
53 Yea 47 Nay
May 6, 2025
House Roll #110

On Passage

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…

Passed
219 Yea 205 Nay 9 Not Voting
Apr 29, 2025

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