NOW LAW: Congresswoman Lee’s Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Outdoor Recreation Signed by President
WASHINGTON – Two of Congresswoman Susie Lee’s (NV-03) bipartisan bills to expand recreational biking and climbing opportunities were signed into law on Saturday, January 4, 2025, as part of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. The broader bipartisan package — of which Congresswoman Lee was an original cosponsor — will 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 will 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 clarifies 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 planet’s most incredible public lands,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “Outdoor recreation is something that everyone can get behind. With my bipartisan legislation now law, we’re expanding access to hiking, biking, and climbing opportunities for every family, child, and senior in southern Nevada and across this country.”
Read more about the bipartisan legislation here.
Below: Congresswoman Lee biking and climbing across southern Nevada
Congresswoman Lee has been a champion for expanding access to Nevada public lands and frequently hikes and bikesthrough them. In 2023, 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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