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SOAR Act

Introduced: March 10, 2023 Introduced by: Curtis, John R. Republican · Utah See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
Mar 28, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Mar 10, 2023
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.
Mar 10, 2023
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 April 5, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3