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Yes: 414 • No: 9
117-hr-3113117th Congress
Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act
Sponsored By: Representative Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
Became Law
Summary
Standardize and publish federal GIS maps so the public can find where outdoor recreation is allowed. This law requires agencies to digitize easements and map roads, trails, access points, and allowed uses in interoperable, public formats.
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Public maps for outdoor recreation access
Agencies must set joint data standards within 30 months. Within 4 years, they digitize and post easements, reservations, and rights‑of‑way that allow public access. Within 5 years, they post maps showing if roads and trails are open or closed, seasonal dates, and allowed uses and vehicles. Maps also mark areas where hunting or shooting is permanently restricted and update at least twice a year with a public comment process. Agencies may use contractors and the U.S. Geological Survey, and must keep details of historic and archaeological sites private.
Annual progress reports to Congress
Each Secretary reports progress to Congress within 1 year of enactment. They then report every year through March 30, 2031. The reports track how the mapping work is going. This strengthens oversight and transparency.
Funding to build access maps
The law authorizes money to carry out the mapping work. Interior gets $2.5 million in FY2022 and $5.5 million each year in FY2023–FY2025. Agriculture gets $2.5 million in FY2022 and $5.5 million each year in FY2023–FY2025. The Army gets $1.5 million in FY2022 and $2.5 million each year in FY2023–FY2025. These are authorizations; Congress must still appropriate the funds before agencies can spend them.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
UT • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]
ID • R
Sponsored 5/11/2021
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
CO • D
Sponsored 5/11/2021
Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]
WA • D
Sponsored 5/11/2021
Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2]
ID • R
Sponsored 6/8/2021
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
HI • D
Sponsored 6/8/2021
Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
NV • D
Sponsored 6/15/2021
Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]
CA • R
Sponsored 6/15/2021
Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
WA • D
Sponsored 7/16/2021
Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]
CA • D
Sponsored 8/17/2021
Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
CO • D
Sponsored 10/25/2021
Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
NY • D
Sponsored 12/23/2021
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 3/15/2022
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Yes: 414 • No: 9