Jeff Hurd (R-CO)
Recreation Permitting Improvement Act
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Subcommittee Hearings Held
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 is called the "Recreation Permitting Improvement Act." It aims to amend the FAST Act to include certain recreation activities as covered projects. These projects would then be subject to Federal permitting improvement.
Yes· 3 of 17
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Reduces bureaucratic hurdles for those operating recreation-based businesses.
- Scored +4
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Rural areas are primary sites for recreation projects that bring in revenue.
- Scored +4
Does this invest in rural communities?
Recreation projects often drive economic development in rural areas.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Accelerated permitting may potentially reduce the depth of environmental review for some projects.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Federal permitting improvement for recreation: By inserting "recreation" into Section 41001(6)(A) of the FAST Act, the bill allows recreation activities to be treated as covered projects for permitting improvements.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 business owners be better off under this? — Reduces bureaucratic hurdles for those operating recreation-based businesses. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural areas are primary sites for recreation projects that bring in revenue. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Increases availability of high-end recreational developments. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Facilitates the development of recreational facilities for families. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Improves access and quality of recreational projects. Would retired people be better off under this? — Improves access to leisure and recreational activities. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Easier development of accessible recreational areas for seniors. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Increases opportunities for outdoor recreation and adventure activities. Would children be better off under this? — Improved recreation infrastructure can provide more activities for children. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Potentially increases access to public recreation areas. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Permitting improvements could lead to more accessible recreational facilities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increases the likelihood of improved regional recreational escapes.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Small recreation-based businesses benefit from more efficient federal permitting processes. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Streamlining permitting for recreation activities supports local tourism and outdoor industry growth. Is this likely to create jobs? — Faster permitting for recreation projects can lead to increased development and associated job growth.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Recreation projects often drive economic development in rural areas. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — Streamlining permits can improve the efficiency of managing public land for recreational use. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Accelerated permitting may potentially reduce the depth of environmental review for some projects.
- 10/15/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/1/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 6/24/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- 6/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia