Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement And Tourism Act

# Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement And Tourism Act (HR 4870) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to boost recreation and tourism opportunities in the Greater Yellowstone area, a region spanning parts of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho that includes Yellowstone National Park and surrounding lands. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on improving visitor facilities, expanding recreational access, enhancing tourism infrastructure, and potentially streamlining permitting processes for recreational activities and businesses in the region. **Who It Affects** The legislation would primarily impact local communities near Yellowstone, tourism operators, recreational enthusiasts, and potentially national forest management. It could also affect federal land managers who oversee the region's public lands. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.

It was sponsored by Representative Ryan Zinke, a Republican from Montana whose district includes parts of the Yellowstone region. The bill would need to advance through committee and pass both chambers of Congress to become law.