Search Results: keywords:"routes act"

  • H. R. 6994 — To require the reopening of covered recreation sites closed due to a natural disaster, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,133

    H.R. 6994, also known as the "Restoring Our Unopened Trails for Enjoyment and Safety Act" or the "ROUTES Act," is a proposed law that requires the reopening of recreational sites on public lands that were closed due to natural disasters, like wildfires or floods, within two years of the...

    Simple Explanation

    The "ROUTES Act" is like a rulebook telling people to quickly fix and open parks and trails that got closed after a big storm or fire, so everyone can enjoy them again safely. It also says that some repair work can skip long checks to make things happen faster.

  • H. R. 6994 — To require the reopening of covered recreation sites closed due to a natural disaster, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:1,488

    H.R. 6994, known as the “Restoring Our Unopened Trails for Enjoyment and Safety Act” or the “ROUTES Act,” directs the reopening of recreation sites that have been closed due to natural disasters. It mandates that federal authorities reopen these sites within three years after...

    Simple Explanation

    The ROUTES Act is a plan that says when parks or fun places get closed because of a big storm or other natural disasters, they should be reopened within three years, even if it means skipping some steps that usually protect nature. If they stay closed, reports have to be sent to Congress to explain why.