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H.J.Res. 60 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-13

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".

Became lawPublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedFeb 21, 2025
Passed HouseApr 29, 2025
Passed SenateMay 8, 2025
To PresidentMay 16, 2025
Became lawMay 23, 2025

What it does

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This 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

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  1. 2025-05-23Became Public Law No: 119-13.Library of Congress
  2. 2025-05-23Became Public Law No: 119-13.Library of Congress
  3. 2025-05-23Signed by President.Library of Congress
  4. 2025-05-23Signed by President.Library of Congress
  5. 2025-05-16Presented to President.House floor actions
  6. 2025-05-16Presented to President.Library of Congress
  7. 2025-05-08Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  8. 2025-05-08Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 43. Record Vote Number: 239. Roll call recordSenate
  9. 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
  10. 2025-05-08Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2813-2814)Senate
  11. 2025-05-06Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2772)Senate
  12. 2025-05-06Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 236. Roll call recordSenate
  13. 2025-04-30Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 65.Senate
  14. 2025-04-29Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  15. 2025-04-29On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 205 (Roll no. 110). (text: CR H1706) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  16. 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
  17. 2025-04-29Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1711-1712)House floor actions
  18. 2025-04-29POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J.Res. 60, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  19. 2025-04-29The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  20. 2025-04-29DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 60.House floor actions
  21. 2025-04-29Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.House floor actions
  22. 2025-04-29Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1706-1709)House floor actions
  23. 2025-04-28Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 354 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.House floor actions
  24. 2025-02-21Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
  25. 2025-02-21Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  26. 2025-02-21Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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After it became law

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Since 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.

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The quote shows how each one uses the law: as the reason for a change, as background, or in passing.

  1. Final ruleMar 18, 2026National Park Service, Interior Department
    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.

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Recorded votes

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Apr 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

How each member voted · Official record

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

How each member voted · Official record

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

How each member voted · Official record

Cosponsors

  • Mike Kennedy R-UT-3
  • Blake D. Moore R-UT-1
  • Burgess Owens R-UT-4