Congress celebrates public lands access—and the $1.2 trillion outdoor economy
H.Res. 772 — Expressing support for "National Public Lands Day" and encouraging the people of the United States to visit public lands on this fee-free day and recognize their spiritual and cultural value, as well as their contribution to the economy of the United States. · Filed by Dina Titus (D-NV) · 34 cosponsors · Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This resolution expresses congressional support for National Public Lands Day (September 27, 2025) and encourages Americans to visit public lands on this fee-free day while recognizing their cultural, spiritual, and economic value. The resolution documents the scale of U.S. public lands (618 million acres), their management by federal agencies, and their contribution to the economy ($1.2 trillion in outdoor recreation alone in 2023).
Why we flagged it
This is a non-binding resolution expressing support for an existing annual observance. It contains no legislative mechanism, appropriations, or regulatory change—only a statement of congressional support and encouragement for public participation.
Who it affects
The resolution promotes public access to and appreciation of lands that citizens collectively own, with no restrictions on use or new costs imposed. It encourages outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship, both of which benefit public health and civic engagement.
Who stands to gain
- outdoor recreation and tourism operators
- hospitality and lodging near public lands
Named in the bill
Department of the Interior, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Public Lands Day
Where it stands
34 cosponsors: 28 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
- Sep 26, 2025 — Referred to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform”
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How this was measured
Analysis — Quorum's AI read the full bill text on Jul 6, 2026; transparency and hidden-provision scores are compared against the median of 16,222 analysed bills.
Status and sponsors — Congress.gov's bill record — actions, committee referrals and cosponsors — loaded nightly. The timeline shows status changes, not every procedural action.
As of — page rendered 2026-10-20.
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