What it does
SourcedThis joint resolution allows off-road vehicles to be used in certain areas of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which is in northern Arizona and southeastern Utah and contains Lake Powell.
Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the National Park Service (NPS) titled Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles and published on January 13, 2025. Under the rule, the NPS limited the use of off-road vehicles, such as off-highway vehicles and all-terrain vehicles, in certain areas. For instance, the rule prohibited the use of off-road vehicles on an 8-mile segment of the Poison Spring Loop located on Route 633 proceeding north to Route 730 in the Orange Cliffs Special Management Unit. The rule also eliminated the authority of the NPS to open the upper portion of the Flint Trail in that unit to off-road vehicles. Additionally, the rule limited off-road vehicle use from certain roads to the shoreline of the lake.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, May 23, 2025).
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What has happened
Sourced- 2025-05-23Became Public Law No: 119-13.Library of Congress
- 2025-05-23Signed by President.Library of Congress
- 2025-05-16Presented to President.Library of Congress
- 2025-05-08Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 43. Record Vote Number: 239. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-04-29Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 205 (Roll no. 110). (text: CR H1706) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-02-21Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
After it became law
SourcedSince it became law on May 23, 2025, the Federal Register, the government's daily record of rules and notices, has published 1 document that name it: 1 final rule.
Named in the body of the document
The quote shows how each one uses the law: as the reason for a change, as background, or in passing.
- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles; Withdrawal
60-- Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles." Public Law 119-13.
Changes 36 CFR part 7
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Recorded votes
SourcedApr 29, 2025 · House roll call 110 · needed 1/2
On Passage: Passed 219–205
R 217 yes, 0 no, 3 present or not votingD 2 yes, 205 no, 6 present or not voting
May 6, 2025 · Senate roll call 236 · needed 1/2
On the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Proceed Agreed to 53–47
R 53 yes, 0 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 45 no
May 8, 2025 · Senate roll call 239 · needed 1/2
On the Joint Resolution: Joint Resolution Passed 50–43
R 50 yes, 0 no, 3 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 41 no, 4 present or not voting
Cosponsors
- Mike Kennedy R-UT-3
- Blake D. Moore R-UT-1
- Burgess Owens R-UT-4