Hearing: Legislative hearing on the following bills: • H.R. 930 (Rep. Kuster), “Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development (SHRED) Act of 2023; • H.R. 1319 (Rep. Neguse), “Biking on Long-Distance Trails (BOLT) Act”; • H.R. 1380 (Rep. Curtis), “Protecting America’s Rock Climbing (PARC) Act”; • H.R. 1527 (Rep. Curtis), “Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act”; • H.R. 1576 (Rep. Fulcher), “Federal Interior Land Media (FILM) Act”; • H.R. 1614 (Rep. Moore of Utah), “Range Access Act”; • H.R. 1642 (Rep. McClintock), “Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act”; and • H.R. 1667 (Rep. Westerman), “Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act”

Subcommittee on Federal Lands (Committee on Natural Resources)

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 (10:15 AM)

1324 LHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Panel one

The Honorable John R. Curtis
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM

The Honorable Russ Fulcher
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM

The Honorable Tom McClintock
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM

The Honorable Blake D. Moore
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM

The Honorable Joe Neguse
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM

The Honorable Bruce Westerman
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM

Panel two

Mr. Chris French
Deputy Chief for National Forest Systems, U.S. Forest Service

  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM
  • BLM Statement FTR on H.R. 1614, Range Access Act [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM

Mr. Corey Mason
Executive Director, Dallas Safari Club

  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM
  • Disclosure Form [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM

Mr. Mike Mills
Secretary, Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism

  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM

Mr. Chris Winter
Executive Director, Access Fund

  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM
  • Disclosure Form [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM
  • CV [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM

Ms. Geraldine Link
Director of Public Policy, National Ski Areas Association

  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM
  • Disclosure Form [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM
  • CV [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM

Panel three

Mr. Mike Reynolds
Deputy Director, External and Congressional Affairs, National Park Service

  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM

Mr. Aaron Bannon
Executive Director, America Outdoors Association

  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM
  • Disclosure Form [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM
  • CV [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM

Mr. John D'Agostini
Retired Sheriff, Coroner, Public Administrator, El Dorado County, CA

  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM
  • Disclosure Form [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM

Mr. Fred Ferguson
Vice President of Public Affairs, Vista Outdoor, Chairman, Vista Outdoor Foundation

  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM
  • Disclosure Form [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM
  • CV [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM

Mr. Todd Keller
Director of Government Affairs, International Mountain Bicycling Association

  • Testimony [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM
  • Disclosure Form [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM
  • CV [PDF] Added 03/28/2023 at 02:19 PM

Text of Legislation

  • H.R. 930 (Rep. Kuster), “Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development (SHRED) Act of 2023; [PDF]
  • H.R. 1319 (Rep. Neguse), “Biking on Long-Distance Trails (BOLT) Act” [PDF]
  • H.R. 1380 (Rep. Curtis), “Protecting America’s Rock Climbing (PARC) Act” [PDF]
  • H.R. 1527 (Rep. Curtis), “Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act" [PDF]
  • H.R. 1576 (Rep. Fulcher), “Federal Interior Land Media (FILM) Act” [PDF]
  • H.R. 1614 (Rep. Moore of Utah), “Range Access Act” [PDF]
  • H.R. 1642 (Rep. McClintock), “Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act” [PDF]
  • H.R. 1667 (Rep. Westerman), “Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act” [PDF]

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Hearing Memo [PDF]
  • 1- Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-WI) submission on behalf of Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) Statement for the Record on HR 1667 [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 2- Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-WI) submission of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Association support of recreation leg hrg 03.27.23 [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 3- Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-WI) submission of American Whitewater support of recreation leg hrg 03.28.23 [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 4- Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-WI) submission of Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation support of HR 1614 03.27.23 [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 5- Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-WI) submission on behalf of Rep. Westerman -- American Alpine Club support of HR 1380 03.27.23 [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 6- Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-WI) submission on behalf of Rep. Westerman -- USA Climbing support of HR 1380 03.27.23 [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 7- Full Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) FTR submissions The Pew Charitable Trusts letter of support on HR 1380 03.28.23 [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 8- Full Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) FTR submission from American Mountain Guides Association support of HR 1527 and HR 1380 03.28.23 [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 9- Ranking Member Joe Neguse (D-CO) submission of letter from Backcountry Hunters & Anglers support ltr of HR 1527, HR 1576 and HR 1614 03.27.23 [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 10- Ranking Member Joe Neguse (D-CO) submission of Winter Wildlands Alliance support of HR 930 03.24.23 [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 11- Ranking Member Joe Neguse (D-CO) submission from Outdoor Alliance support of HR 1380, HR 1527, HR 1319, HR 930, HR 1576 and HR 1614 [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 12- Rep. Fulcher submissions FTR from the Idaho Public Television Statement on the FILM Act (HR 1576) [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 13- Rep. Fulcher submission of Idaho Public Television Attachment 1: Recent Examples of Public Access Issues Encountered by Idaho Public Television-Outdoor Idaho [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 14- Rep. Fulcher submission of Idaho Public Television Attachment 2: Letter from Thomas Tidwell, former USFS Chief, re: Commercial Filming and Photography Permits [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 15- Rep. Fulcher submission of Idaho Public Television Attachment 3: A Letter of Joint Comments of Public Broadcasters from Dec 3, 2014 [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 16- Rep. Fulcher submission of Idaho Public Television Attachment 4: Wide Eye Productions - Testimony in favor of S.1616 [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • List of materials For the Record 03.28.23 [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:49 PM
  • 17. Rep. Kuster statement FTR on HR 930 [PDF] Added 06/02/2023 at 10:30 AM
  • Responses to QFRs from Deputy Chief French [PDF] Added 06/12/2023 at 10:47 AM
  • Responses to QFRs from Reynolds [PDF] Added 01/05/2024 at 02:42 PM

Member Statements

  • Rep. Kuster statement FTR on HR 930 [PDF] Added 03/30/2023 at 12:53 PM

Hearing Record

  • Official Transcript 118-12 [PDF] Added 03/07/2024 at 01:39 PM

First Published: March 27, 2023 at 06:15 PM
Last Updated: March 7, 2024 at 01:39 PM


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