Congress blocks motor vehicle limits at Glen Canyon recreation area
H.J.Res. 60 — 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". · Filed by Celeste Maloy (R-UT) · 3 cosponsors · Introduced Feb 21, 2025 · Signed
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What it does
This resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to block a National Park Service rule that regulates motor vehicle use at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Congress votes to disapprove the rule, which means it is nullified and cannot be enforced.
Why we flagged it
This is a straightforward Congressional Review Act disapproval resolution that blocks an NPS motor vehicle regulation at a specific national recreation area. It uses the CRA's expedited process to overturn an agency rule without substantive debate.
What the text implies
- Disapproving the rule may increase recreational vehicle traffic, noise, and environmental degradation at Glen Canyon, affecting visitor experience and ecosystem health for future users.
- The CRA process prevents the NPS from re-issuing a substantially similar rule without new congressional action, effectively locking in the deregulated status.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
off-road vehicle manufacturers; ATV rental and tour operators; recreational vehicle dealers