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HR 7979In CommitteeFederalhouse

Public Lands Access Restoration Act

Introduced March 18, 2026Last action March 26, 2026
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Plain English Summary

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Plain-English Summary: Public Lands Access Restoration Act

Please note: Because no official description was provided for this bill, the following summary is based solely on the bill's title and legislative actions. It should be treated as a general overview, not a comprehensive analysis.

Based on its title and referral history, this bill appears to deal with restoring or expanding public access to federally managed lands, such as national forests, parks, or other government-owned properties. The fact that it was referred to both the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture — which oversees the U.S. Forest Service — suggests it may address access to multiple types of federal land managed by different agencies.

The bill would likely affect a broad range of Americans, including outdoor recreationists like hikers, hunters, anglers, campers, and off-road vehicle users, as well as ranchers, local communities, and others who depend on or use public lands. Depending on its specific provisions, it could involve reopening roads or trails that have been closed, reversing land-use restrictions, or changing how federal agencies manage public access decisions.

Important Disclaimer: Without the full bill text or an official description, it is not possible to confirm the specific details of what this legislation would do. If you want to understand exactly what this bill proposes, you can search for it by title at Congress.gov to read the complete text and any official summaries once they become available.

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Latest Action

Subcommittee Hearings Held

March 26, 2026

Sponsor

R
Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5]RCO

Committees

Natural ResourcesFederal Lands

Legislative History

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Mar 26, 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Mar 19, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Mar 18, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Mar 18, 2026

Introduced in House

Mar 18, 2026

Introduced in House

Mar 18, 2026