S. 2970, the A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah., advanced out of committee on September 30, 2026.
S. 2970 — A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in cert…
What it does
This bill authorizes off-highway vehicles (ATVs, dirt bikes, etc.) to operate on 13 named roads within Capitol Reef National Park in Utah, and directs that Utah state law—rather than federal park rules—governs their use on those roads. The bill transfers regulatory authority from the National Park Service to the State of Utah for vehicle use on these specific routes.
Quorum's transparency scan gave A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. a moderate transparency flag.
What happens next
S. 2970 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Mike Lee. Cosponsored by John Curtis.
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