Leaders of the House Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday unveiled a bipartisan bill intended to support the outdoor recreation movement that has boomed since the pandemic.
Chairman Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., introduced the bill with ranking member Raúl M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., as a co-sponsor. It includes portions of 15 proposals from Republicans and Democrats. A hearing is set for Thursday in the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
“While we might disagree on many things, we’re united in the fact that expanding access to outdoor lands and improving the experience for outdoor recreation on federal lands and waters is something worth fighting for,” Westerman said. “This bill is not just something to feel good about, it also delivers real solutions to problems faced by outdoorsmen and women across the country.”
