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BillHR 7979 · 119

Public Lands Access Restoration Act

Introduced
Mar 18, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 26, 2026

Bill Summary

Restores public access to certain public lands, Requires the government to reopen and maintain access to these areas.

Sponsored By

Jeff Crank
Republican · Colorado · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 18, 2026
  2. Mar 26, 2026You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects outdoor enthusiasts, such as hikers and hunters, by potentially restoring their access to previously restricted public lands, and it also impacts local communities that rely on tourism and recreation in these areas.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMar 18, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 26, 2026
Latest ActionSubcommittee Hearings Held
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.