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BillHR 9221 · 119

Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act

Introduced
Jun 9, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 9, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires federal agencies to improve outdoor recreation access for people with disabilities. Updates accessibility standards for national parks, forests, and other public lands.

Sponsored By

Mike Kennedy
Republican · Utah · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 9, 2026
  3. Jun 9, 2026You Are Here

    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

People with disabilities will have better access to outdoor recreation areas like national parks and forests. Federal agencies managing these lands will need to update their facilities and services to meet new accessibility standards.

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
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Natural Resources
IntroducedJun 9, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 9, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.

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.