Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act

Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act

The Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act (commonly referred to as the SHRED Act) is a bill focused on the relationship between ski resorts and the federal lands they operate on. Most ski areas in the United States are built on land managed by the U.S. Forest Service, meaning the resorts operate under special permits that allow them to use that public land. This bill would make changes to how those permits and leases are structured, potentially giving ski resorts more flexibility and longer-term certainty in how they operate on federal land.

The bill primarily affects ski resort operators, the communities that depend on ski tourism for their local economies, and the federal agencies that manage public lands — particularly the U.S. Forest Service. For resort operators, the changes could make it easier to plan long-term investments and improvements, since uncertainty around permit renewals can sometimes discourage spending on infrastructure. For nearby towns and workers, more stable resort operations could mean more consistent jobs and economic activity tied to the ski industry.

Because no official bill text or description has been made publicly available in detail, the full scope of specific provisions — such as exact permit lengths, fees, or new authorities — is not entirely clear from the legislative record alone. What is known is that the bill moved through the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee with bipartisan support, passing without amendment, and has been placed on the Senate calendar for a full vote. Anyone with a direct interest in ski area operations or federal land policy may want to review the committee's written report (No. 119-104) for more specific details.