Bills · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

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".

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SenateOn the Joint Resolution · 5/8/25Joint resolutionA vote to pass a joint resolution. Like a bill, it becomes law once both chambers pass it and the president signs it — except a proposed constitutional amendment, which needs two-thirds of each chamber and ratification by three-quarters of the states.Senate glossary: joint resolution ↗
Joint Resolution Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 41 Nay · 4 Not voting
  • Republican50 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 2 Nay · 0 Not voting
HouseOn Passage · 4/29/25PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic2 Yea · 205 Nay · 6 Not voting
  • Republican216 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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.

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Sponsor
Rep. Celeste Maloy ( Republican · UT-2)
Cosponsors
3
Introduced
2/21/25
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Status
2/21/25Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2/21/25Introduced in House
4/28/25Rules 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.
4/29/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4/29/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 205 (Roll no. 110). (text: CR H1706)
4/29/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 205 (Roll no. 110). (text: CR H1706)
4/29/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1711-1712)
4/29/25POSTPONED 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.
4/29/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4/29/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 60.
4/29/25Rule 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.
4/29/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1706-1709)
4/30/25Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 65.
5/6/25Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2772)
5/6/25Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 236.
5/8/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.
5/8/25Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 43. Record Vote Number: 239.
5/8/25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 43. Record Vote Number: 239.
5/8/25Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2813-2814)
5/16/25Presented to President.
5/23/25Became Public Law No: 119-13.
5/23/25Signed by President.