Bills/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".

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".

Signed Into LawEnvironmentHouseHouse Joint Resolution · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
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Plain Language Summary

# Summary of HJRES 60: Glen Canyon Motor Vehicle Rule Disapproval **What the Bill Does** This bill cancels a National Park Service rule that was issued in January 2025 regarding motor vehicle use at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, a large park straddling the Arizona-Utah border. The original rule had restricted where visitors could use off-road vehicles like ATVs and similar recreational vehicles in certain parts of the recreation area. By passing this resolution, Congress rejected that restriction and effectively allowed broader motor vehicle access to continue in those areas. **Who It Affects** The bill impacts outdoor recreation enthusiasts who use off-road vehicles, local communities in Arizona and Utah near the recreation area, and the National Park Service's management of the land.

Conservation groups and visitors who prefer quieter or protected areas would also be affected, as would local economies that depend on recreation-related tourism and activities. **Current Status** The bill has already been signed into law, meaning it is now in effect. This was a "disapproval resolution," a congressional procedure that allows lawmakers to overturn federal agency rules they oppose, rather than creating new legislation from scratch.

CRS Official Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the National Park Service titled Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles and published on January 13, 2025. The rule modified regulations concerning the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which is located in northern Arizona and southeastern Utah. For example, the rule limited the use of off-road vehicles, such as off-highway vehicles and all-terrain vehicles, in certain areas.

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Latest Action

May 23, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-13.

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresArizonaDepartment of the InteriorLand use and conservationMotor vehiclesParks, recreation areas, trailsUtah

Sponsor

3 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
February 21, 2025
Last Updated
May 23, 2025
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