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Congress·Enacted·H.J.Res. 60

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".

Blocking New Driving Rules at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Signed Into Law

This legislation has been enacted.

This bill has been signed into law and is now officially in effect as Public Law No: 119-13. Because the process is complete, there are no further actions scheduled for this legislation.

Legislative Progress

House

219205

Senate
President
Law

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.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

8 milestones22 actions
May 23, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-13.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

May 23, 2025

Signed by President.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

May 16, 2025House

Presented to President.

Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.

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.

The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.

Vote Results

3 votes
HousePassedPassageApr 29, 2025

On Passage

219
205
Democrat
2205 · 6
Republican
2170 · 3
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SenatePassedProceduralMay 6, 2025

On the Motion to Proceed

53
47
Democrat
045
Republican
530
Independent
02
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SenatePassedMay 8, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

50
43
Democrat
041 · 4
Republican
500 · 3
Independent
02
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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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