EXPLORE Act
USA118th CongressHR-6492| House
| Updated: 1/4/2025
Bruce Westerman
Republican Representative
Arkansas
Cosponsors (51)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)John S. Duarte (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Katie Porter (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee• Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act or EXPLORE Act This bill sets forth policies for the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture related to recreation on certain public lands. Issues addressed include itemized budget information for outdoor recreation across departments; long-distance bike trails; recreational climbing activities; target shooting ranges; overnight campsites in Arkansas; filming and still photography; motorized and nonmotorized access; invasive species; gateway communities; real-time information for the public on visitor levels; broadband and cellular service; public-private partnerships; access for persons with disabilities to trails and recreation opportunities; recreational and job opportunities for military members and veterans; youth access to recreational lands; issuance of special recreation permits; a digital version of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass; extension of seasonal recreation opportunities; and volunteers on public recreational lands.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 365.
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-441, Part I.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2162-2189)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6492.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2162-2184)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2162-2184)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7205-7214)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 118-234.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Advisory bodiesAquatic ecologyCongressional oversightDigital mediaDisability and health-based discriminationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFirearms and explosivesGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHousing and community development fundingIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationMotor vehiclesOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPhotography and imagingSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSports and recreation facilitiesTelephone and wireless communicationUser charges and feesVeterans' medical careWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
EXPLORE Act
USA118th CongressHR-6492| House
| Updated: 1/4/2025
Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act or EXPLORE Act This bill sets forth policies for the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture related to recreation on certain public lands. Issues addressed include itemized budget information for outdoor recreation across departments; long-distance bike trails; recreational climbing activities; target shooting ranges; overnight campsites in Arkansas; filming and still photography; motorized and nonmotorized access; invasive species; gateway communities; real-time information for the public on visitor levels; broadband and cellular service; public-private partnerships; access for persons with disabilities to trails and recreation opportunities; recreational and job opportunities for military members and veterans; youth access to recreational lands; issuance of special recreation permits; a digital version of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass; extension of seasonal recreation opportunities; and volunteers on public recreational lands.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 365.
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-441, Part I.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2162-2189)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6492.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2162-2184)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2162-2184)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7205-7214)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 118-234.
Bruce Westerman
Republican Representative
Arkansas
Cosponsors (51)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)John S. Duarte (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Katie Porter (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee• Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Natural Resources Committee
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Advisory bodiesAquatic ecologyCongressional oversightDigital mediaDisability and health-based discriminationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFirearms and explosivesGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHousing and community development fundingIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationMotor vehiclesOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPhotography and imagingSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSports and recreation facilitiesTelephone and wireless communicationUser charges and feesVeterans' medical careWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats