VoterlyH.J.Res. 60: 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".
119th Congress · Sponsored from Utah · Became law
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2025-02-21
- Policy area Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Cosponsors 3
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 119-13.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] introduced H.J.Res. 60. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.J.Res. 60? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.J.Res. 60 do?
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 Se…
Who sponsored H.J.Res. 60?
Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] (R) of Utah is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.J.Res. 60?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.J.Res. 60 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates H.J.Res. 60 became law.