Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9248

Recreation Permitting Improvement Act

Outdoor Recreation: Faster Federal Permits

Next up: A house committee

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Natural Resources for review. It is actively moving forward, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill mentioned for this legislation.

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Could go either way

The bill has support from both parties and addresses a common complaint about government delays, but many bills still struggle to get a final vote in a busy Congress.

Key Points

This bill aims to make it faster and easier to get federal approval for big outdoor recreation projects. It adds recreation to a special list of projects that get extra help moving through the government permit process.
Currently, large projects like bridges or power plants can use a streamlined system to avoid long delays. This change would allow projects like new ski resorts, large trail systems, or major park improvements to use that same fast track.
The goal is to help local economies that depend on tourism and the outdoors. By cutting through red tape, communities could start building new recreation spots sooner, which can create jobs and more places for people to visit.
The bill was introduced by Hurd and Deluzio as a bipartisan effort. This means both Republicans and Democrats are working together to help the outdoor industry grow by simplifying government rules.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

4 milestones4 actions

Jul 1, 2026House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Jun 24, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jun 10, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Jun 10, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Recreation Permitting Improvement Act

Bill NumberHR 9248

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionSubcommittee Hearings Held

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