Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act
This bill requires the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to update travel plans for public lands (National Forests and Bureau of Land Management areas) to ensure at least 2.5 miles of accessible roads per square mile, defining "disability-accessible land." It prohibits closing roads that would reduce this accessibility standard unless for specific safety reasons, mandates public notice and hearings for closures, and creates a presumption that roads should remain open. The policy directly affects people with disabilities who use off-road vehicles, motorized vehicles, or electric bikes on public lands by requiring agencies to prioritize accessible routes for recreation like hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Key provisions include requiring agencies to coordinate with tribes and local governments to identify accessible routes and establish new roads within one year if existing ones are closed.
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Introduced Jun 13, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Jun 13, 2024
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Mike Lee
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