Congresswoman Lee’s Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Outdoor Recreation Passes U.S. House of Representatives
WASHINGTON – Two of Congresswoman Susie Lee’s (NV-03) bipartisan bills to expand recreational biking and climbing opportunities were passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives with overwhelming support as part of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, a broader bipartisan package to bolster outdoor recreation and promote public lands in Nevada and across the United States.
Both of Congresswoman Lee’s bipartisan bills had previously passed unanimously out of the Republican-controlled House Natural Resources Committee. The Biking On Long-Distance Trails (BOLT) Act would expand outdoor recreation opportunities by identifying potential long-distance bike trails and expanding mapping resources for long-distance bikers. The Protecting America’s Rock Climbing (PARC) Act would clarify Congress’ intent for climbing to be an allowable and compatible activity on wilderness designations, with the goal of preventing land management agencies from prohibiting fixed anchors as illegal installations.
“Nevada is not only the entertainment capital of the world, but it’s also home to some of the world’s most incredible public lands. With the passage of my bipartisan legislation, we’re expanding access to hiking, biking, and climbing opportunities for every family, child, and senior in southern Nevada,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “I’m proud to be leading this huge step toward boosting access to outdoor recreation for all — the Senate should follow suit and pass this commonsense bipartisan legislation.”
Read more about the bipartisan legislation here.
Below: Congresswoman Lee biking and climbing across southern Nevada, including with world-famous free solo climber and NV-03 constituent Alex Honnold.
Congresswoman Lee has been a champion for expanding access to Nevada public lands and frequently hikes and bikes through them. Last year, she joined world-famous free solo climber Alex Honnold, a constituent of Nevada’s Third Congressional District, on a local climb to discuss the importance of recreational climbing sites and her legislation to protect them.
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