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SOAR Act

Introduced: April 20, 2021 Introduced by: Heinrich, Martin Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Dec 2, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-457.
Apr 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 20, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act or the SOAR Act

This 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.

What's happening now December 2, 2021

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-457.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1229: SOAR Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1229/
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"S. 1229: SOAR Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1229/.
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S. 1229, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1229/.
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