Hearing: Legislative Hearing on: • H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman), “Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act” or the “EXPLORE Act”.

Subcommittee on Federal Lands (Committee on Natural Resources)

Thursday, November 30, 2023 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

1324 LHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Mr. Chris French
Deputy Chief of the National Forest System, U.S. Forest Service, Washington, D.C.

Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM

Mr. Michael T. Reynolds
Director for Congressional and External Relations, National Park Service, Washington, D.C.

Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM

Ms. Jessica Wahl Turner
President, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, Washington, D.C.

Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM

Mr. Luis Benitez
Chief Impact Officer, Trust for Public Land, Denver, CO

Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM
  • CV [PDF] Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM

Ms. Sasha DiGiulian
Professional Rock Climber/CEO, Send Bars, Boulder, CO, on behalf of Access Fund

Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM
  • Disclosure [PDF] Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM
  • CV [PDF] Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM

Ms. Katherine Andrews
Director, Office of Outdoor Recreation, Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Little Rock, AR

Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM
  • Testimony [PDF] Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM

Text of Legislation

  • HR 6492 [PDF] Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM

Support Documents

  • Hearing Notice [PDF]
  • Hearing Memo [PDF] Added 11/30/2023 at 03:14 PM
  • 1- Rep. Westerman FTR AMGA Letter of Support [PDF] Added 01/05/2024 at 01:28 PM
  • 2- Rep. Westerman FTR ASA Fishing Letter of Support [PDF] Added 01/05/2024 at 01:28 PM
  • 3- Rep. Westerman FTR IMBA Letter of Support [PDF] Added 01/05/2024 at 01:28 PM
  • 4- Rep. Westerman FTR MIC-SVIA-ROHVA Letter of Support [PDF] Added 01/05/2024 at 01:28 PM
  • 5- Rep. Westerman FTR OIA Letter of Support [PDF] Added 01/05/2024 at 01:28 PM
  • 6- Rep. Westerman FTR PFB Letter of Support [PDF] Added 01/05/2024 at 01:28 PM
  • 7- Rep. Westerman FTR SEMA Letter of Support [PDF] Added 01/05/2024 at 01:28 PM
  • 8- Rep. Westerman FTR TWS Letter of Support [PDF] Added 01/05/2024 at 01:28 PM
  • 9- Rep. Grijalva FTR OA Letter of Support [PDF] Added 01/05/2024 at 01:28 PM
  • 10- Rep. Grijalva FTR NPCA Letter of Support [PDF] Added 01/05/2024 at 01:28 PM
  • 11- Rep. Grijalva FTR TWS Letter of Support [PDF] Added 01/05/2024 at 01:33 PM

Member Statements

  • Rep Grijalva Statement FTR [PDF] Added 01/05/2024 at 01:28 PM

Hearing Record

  • Hearing Transcript 118-80 [PDF] Added 10/07/2024 at 05:22 PM

First Published: November 27, 2023 at 05:21 PM
Last Updated: October 7, 2024 at 05:22 PM