Congress·Enacted·9 months ago
Blocking New Driving Rules at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Legislative Progress
✓ Filed
✓ Review
✓ House
219–205
✓ Senate
✓ President
Key Points
- Congress passed a resolution to cancel a specific rule created by the National Park Service. This rule was designed to manage how and where people can drive motor vehicles within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah and Arizona.
- By blocking this rule, Congress is stopping new restrictions or changes to driving access that the National Park Service had planned to put in place. This affects tourists, local residents, and off-road vehicle enthusiasts who visit the park.
- This action uses a special power that allows Congress to overrule federal agencies. Because this resolution passed, the specific driving rule will have no legal power, and the agency is generally blocked from making a similar rule in the future.
- Supporters of this move often argue that federal agencies should not limit access to public lands, while those who wanted the rule may be concerned about protecting the environment or managing traffic in the park.
Milestones
8 milestones22 actions
May 23, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-13.
May 23, 2025
Signed by President.
May 16, 2025House
Presented to President.
May 8, 2025Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 8, 2025Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 43. Record Vote Number: 239.
Vote Results
3 votesHousePassedPassageApr 29, 2025
On Passage
219
205
Democrat
2 – 205 · 6
Republican
217 – 0 · 3
SenatePassedProceduralMay 6, 2025
On the Motion to Proceed
53
47
Democrat
0 – 45
Republican
53 – 0
Independent
0 – 2
SenatePassedMay 8, 2025
On the Joint Resolution
50
43
Democrat
0 – 41 · 4
Republican
50 – 0 · 3
Independent
0 – 2
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
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".
Bill NumberHJRES 60
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-13.
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(3)R: 3
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