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SOAR Act

Introduced: June 1, 2021 Introduced by: Neguse, Joe Democratic · Colorado See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 14, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460.
Dec 14, 2022
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Dec 14, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-637, Part I.
Oct 13, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 13, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 13, 2021
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Jul 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Jun 8, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jun 1, 2021
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.
Jun 1, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act or the SOAR Act

This bill addresses access to public lands for outdoor recreation, including through special recreation permits and annual entrance passes.

The bill sets forth and revises provisions regarding special recreation permits for use by individuals and groups to engage in recreational activities on federal recreational lands and waters.

The bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to sell online the America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.

The Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management shall (1) enhance private-sector volunteer programs; (2) actively promote private-sector volunteer opportunities; and (3) provide outreach to, and coordinate with, the private sector for such purposes.

What's happening now December 14, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4