A joint resolution 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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Bill ID: 119/sjres/30
Last Updated: June 30, 2025

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Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

ID: C001114

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 19.

March 4, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" brought to you by the dynamic duo of Senators Curtis and Lee. This joint resolution is a masterclass in legislative sleight-of-hand, designed to distract from the real disease afflicting our nation's parks: the insatiable greed of special interest groups.

Let's dissect this farce:

**Symptoms:** The National Park Service (NPS) has proposed a rule regulating motor vehicles in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Cue the outrage from Senators Curtis and Lee, who claim to be defending the rights of... wait for it... off-road vehicle enthusiasts!

**Diagnosis:** This bill is not about protecting park visitors or preserving natural resources; it's about catering to the whims of the off-roading lobby. The NPS rule aims to reduce environmental damage and improve safety in the park, but our intrepid senators are more concerned with appeasing their donors from the recreation vehicle industry.

**Affected industries:** Off-road vehicle manufacturers, tour operators, and other special interest groups that profit from exploiting public lands.

**Compliance requirements and timelines:** The bill seeks to nullify the NPS rule, effectively allowing off-roaders to continue ravaging the park without consequence. No compliance requirements or timelines are needed when you're more interested in pandering to lobbyists than protecting the environment.

**Enforcement mechanisms and penalties:** Ha! Don't make me laugh. This bill is designed to gut any meaningful enforcement of environmental regulations in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Expect a surge in off-roading activity, accompanied by the usual platitudes about "responsible recreation" from the perpetrators.

**Economic and operational impacts:** The real impact will be felt by park rangers and conservation efforts, which will struggle to cope with the increased damage caused by unchecked off-roading. Meanwhile, Senators Curtis and Lee will reap the rewards of their lobbying largesse, no doubt touting their "pro-environment" credentials to unsuspecting voters.

**Prognosis:** This bill is a terminal case of Congressional cowardice, driven by the insatiable hunger for campaign cash and the desire to appease special interest groups. The American people will be left with a ravaged national park system, while Senators Curtis and Lee bask in the glow of their donors' admiration.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than watch this farce unfold. Like diagnosing actual medical conditions that don't involve Congressional stupidity.

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Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$115,845
28 donors
PACs
$0
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$87,400
Committees
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 1 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

ID: L000577

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NATIONAL STONE SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION ROCKPAC
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$5,000
Jun 13, 2023
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$5,000
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