United States · Law · HR
H.R. 6492 (118th)
EXPLORE Act
Introduced
29 November 2023
Last action
4 January 2025 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 118-234.
Sponsors
Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large], Mary Peltola, Jerry Carl, Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3], Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large], Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10], Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3], Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], John Duarte, Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4], Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7], Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI], Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11], Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1], Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11], Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8], Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23], Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1], Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2], Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6], Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Subjects
Defence, Agriculture, Budget
Source updated
17 July 2026
Defence · Agriculture · Budget
Summary
Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act or EXPLORE Act This bill sets forth policies for the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture related to recreation on certain public lands. Issues addressed include itemized budget information for outdoor recreation across departments; long-distance bike trails; recreational climbing activities; target shooting ranges; overnight campsites in Arkansas; filming and still photography; motorized and nonmotorized access; invasive species; gateway communities; real-time information for the public on visitor levels; broadband and cellular service; public-private partnerships; access for persons with disabilities to trails and recreation opportunities; recreational and job opportunities for military members and veterans; youth access to recreational lands; issuance of special recreation permits; a digital version of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass; extension of seasonal recreation opportunities; and volunteers on public recreational lands.
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Timeline
29 November 2023
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
29 November 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 November 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 November 2023
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Source: Committee
30 November 2023
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Source: Committee
17 January 2024
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
17 January 2024
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Source: Committee
17 January 2024
Committee
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Source: Committee
24 January 2024
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Source: Committee
5 April 2024
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-441, Part I.
Source: Committee
5 April 2024
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 365.
Source: Calendars
5 April 2024
Discharge
Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
Source: Discharge
5 April 2024
Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
Source: Committee
5 April 2024
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-441, Part I.
Source: Committee
9 April 2024
Floor
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
9 April 2024
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
9 April 2024
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2162-2184)
Source: Floor
9 April 2024
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 H2162-2184)
Source: Floor
9 April 2024
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6492.
Source: Floor
9 April 2024
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2162-2189)
Source: Floor
10 April 2024
Introduced
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Source: IntroReferral
19 December 2024
Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7205-7214)
Source: Floor
19 December 2024
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
20 December 2024
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
27 December 2024
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
27 December 2024
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
4 January 2025
Became law
Became Public Law No: 118-234.
Source: President
4 January 2025
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
4 January 2025
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 5 January 2025 · Download file
- Received in Senate · 10 April 2024 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 9 April 2024 · Download file
- Reported in House · 5 April 2024 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 29 November 2023 · Download file
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Sponsors
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] · D · Sponsor
- Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] · R · Sponsor
- Mary Peltola · D · Sponsor
- Jerry Carl · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] · D · Sponsor
- Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] · D · Cosponsor
- John Duarte · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] · D · Cosponsor
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