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America’s public lands are the backbone of our $1.3 trillion outdoor recreation economy.

Chairman Congressman Bruce Westerman’s bipartisan modernizes aging infrastructure across our public lands to improve visitor experiences and expand access while keeping America’s best idea affordable for American families.

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Chairman Congressman Bruce Westerman’s bipartisan provides $1.9 billion over the next 5 years to invest in our national parks and public lands. Funded by energy revenue, foreign visitor fees, and private donations, this bill improves access, creates new jobs, and revitalizes rural, gateway economies for America’s 250 anniversary.

Ready, Set, GAOA.

Chairman Congressman Bruce Westerman’s creates jobs, revitalizes gateway communities and ensures America’s public lands continue to drive economic opportunity.

By investing in our nation’s most treasured resources, we are creating new economic and recreation opportunities for the next generation of Americans to enjoy.

For over 250 years, the American flag has stood as a symbol of our nation’s freedom, including the freedom to explore America’s beautiful public lands. This Flag Day, we encourage you to take the opportunity to get outside and enjoy our national parks for free!

Ready, Set, GAOA! Meet our witnesses for today's field hearing in Hot Springs, Ark. 🇺🇸

America's story lives on our public lands.

As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Chairman and Ranking Member ’s “Great American Outdoors Act 250” will restore critical infrastructure across our public lands and national parks, unleash new outdoor recreation opportunities, support 72,500 jobs, and generate $26.4 billion for gateway communities across the country.

It’s time to invest in the next chapter of America’s best idea.

Another markup, another day delivering results for the American people!

Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources advanced three Republican bills that support tribal stewardship, strengthen American energy production and enhance military readiness.

Last week, we welcomed U.S. Forest Service Chief Schultz to discuss the urgent need for active forest management. As America faces another historic wildfire year, it’s more important than ever that we send the Act to President Donald J. Trump’s desk.