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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to finalize and implement certain travel management plans in the State of Utah.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Historic Roadways Protection Act, prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from using federal funds to finalize or implement specific travel management plans in Utah during a designated "applicable period" that begins with the bill's enactment and ends when certain legal cases (referred to as "R.S. 2477 cases") are fully adjudicated. The bill specifically blocks funding for new travel management plans in multiple areas, including the Henry Mountains, Dinosaur, Book Cliffs, Nine Mile Canyon, San Rafael Swell, Dolores River, Trail Canyon, and Paunsaugunt regions. Additionally, the bill prevents implementation of four specific travel management plans: Indian Creek, San Rafael Desert, San Rafael Swell, and Labyrinth/Gemini Bridges. These restrictions apply to lands within Utah's state boundaries and are tied to ongoing legal disputes between various Utah counties and the United States government regarding road and land access rights. The term "R.S. 2477" refers to a historically complex set of legal provisions related to public land and historical rights-of-way, and the bill essentially pauses federal management actions in these areas until the related legal cases are resolved.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/90/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s90/BILLS-119s90is.pdf |
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