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John Curtis (R-UT)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles".

S.J.Res. 30 · Senate resolution Public Lands and Natural Resources

A Republican resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 19.

Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote

A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. On Calendar

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of a specific rule. The rule was submitted by the National Park Service regarding "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles." If passed, the resolution would ensure the rule has no force or effect.

Yes

  • Scored +2

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    Reducing motor vehicle restrictions in national recreation areas generally benefits local access and recreational opportunities for residents near these lands.

  • Scored +2

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The resolution uses congressional authority to override a federal agency rule, shifting power away from the executive branch's National Park Service.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    By nullifying the National Park Service rule regarding motor vehicles, the resolution reduces regulatory oversight intended to protect the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.