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House Bill 7979
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Public Lands Access Restoration Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 18, 2026
Overview
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The "Public Lands Access Restoration Act" aims to presume open motorized access to covered roads or trails, unless the Secretary restricts access with clear evidence for resource protection or public safety. The public can propose additions or changes to motorized road and trail networks, with priority given to proposals enhancing connectivity, protecting natural resources, or providing opportunities for motorized recreation. The Act emphasizes expedited review for converting closed roads to designated motorized trails. It prohibits the restriction of public access or other uses and defines terms like "covered road or trail" and "motorized access." The Act mainly affects motorized access to public lands, including National Forest System roads and Bureau of Land Management trails.

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Introduced
Mar 18, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 26, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
7979
Congress
119
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Colorado
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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Text (1)
March 18, 2026
Actions (4)
03/26/2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
03/19/2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
03/18/2026
Referred 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.
03/18/2026
Introduced in House
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H.R.7979 119 Public Lands Access Restoration Act
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Apr 3, 2026 2:57:53 PM