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H.R. 4665 (114th)

Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

2 March 2016

Last action

8 December 2016 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 114-249.

Sponsors

Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], David Reichert, Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Cathy Rodgers, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Michael Simpson, Jared Polis, Erik Paulsen, Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Ryan Zinke, Jackie Walorski, Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Mike Coffman, Rep. Takai, Mark [D-HI-1], Dennis Ross, Timothy Walz, Stephen Knight, Jared Huffman, Rep. Jolly, David W. [R-FL-13], Earl Blumenauer, Patrick Meehan, Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Todd Young, Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], PETER DEFAZIO

Subjects

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Source updated

5 December 2025

Summary

Outdoor Recreation's Economic Contributions Act of 2016 or the Outdoor REC Act of 2016 This bill directs the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce to assess and analyze the outdoor recreation economy of the United States and the effects attributable to it on the overall U.S. economy. In conducting the assessment, the Bureau may consider employment, sales, contributions to travel and tourism, and other appropriate contributing components of the outdoor recreation economy.

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Timeline

  1. 2 March 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 March 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 March 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 March 2016

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 November 2016

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 14 November 2016

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6126)

    Source: Floor

  7. 14 November 2016

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6126)

    Source: Floor

  8. 14 November 2016

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4665.

    Source: Floor

  9. 14 November 2016

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6126-6127)

    Source: Floor

  10. 14 November 2016

    Floor

    Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  11. 15 November 2016

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 16 November 2016

    Introduced

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 667.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 28 November 2016

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6518)

    Source: Floor

  14. 28 November 2016

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6518)

    Source: Floor

  15. 29 November 2016

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 1 December 2016

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  17. 1 December 2016

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  18. 8 December 2016

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 114-249.

    Source: President

  19. 8 December 2016

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  20. 8 December 2016

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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