Joe Neguse (D-CO)
Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act
A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act," amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to create a Ski Area Fee Retention Account. This account will hold ski area permit rental charges collected by the Secretary of Agriculture. The funds will be used for administering ski area programs, improving visitor experiences, and other related activities within the National Forest System.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill allocates funds for habitat restoration directly related to recreation, which could have a minor positive impact on environmental protection.
- Scored +3
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The bill allows funds to be used for the repair, maintenance, or enhancement of Forest Service-owned roads directly related to visitor access, which could have a small positive impact.
- Scored +2
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill could improve recreational opportunities for young adults who frequent ski areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced recreational facilities and services: Section 2(a)(5)(B) allows funds to be used for the repair, maintenance, or enhancement of Forest Service-owned facilities, roads, or trails directly related to visitor enjoyment, access, or safety. This could improve the experience for people visiting and using these facilities.
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Improved visitor information and safety: Section 2(a)(5)(A)(iii) allows funds to be used for interpretation activities, visitor information, visitor services, and signage. Section 2(a)(5)(B)(vi) supports avalanche information and education. Section 2(a)(5)(B)(vii) supports search and rescue activities. This could lead to better informed and safer visits to ski areas and national forests.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified explicitly in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would high-income households be better off under this? — The bill could improve recreational opportunities for high-income individuals who frequent ski areas. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — The bill could improve recreational opportunities for middle-aged adults who frequent ski areas. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill could improve recreational opportunities for middle-class families who frequent ski areas. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill could improve recreational opportunities in rural areas near ski resorts. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill could improve recreational opportunities for young adults who frequent ski areas.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill allocates funds for habitat restoration directly related to recreation, which could have a minor positive impact on environmental protection. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill allows funds to be used for the repair, maintenance, or enhancement of Forest Service-owned roads directly related to visitor access, which could have a small positive impact. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill provides resources for the administration of ski area programs and visitor services, potentially improving public land management in those areas.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/6/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
4 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado
Kevin KileyIndependent · California
Teresa Leger FernandezDemocrat · New Mexico
Doug LaMalfaRepublican · California
Blake MooreRepublican · Utah
Chris PappasDemocrat · New Hampshire
Brittany PettersenDemocrat · Colorado
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington