A joint resolution 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".
Summary
This joint resolution, if passed, would nullify a National Park Service rule issued in January 2025 that modified regulations at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, located in northern Arizona and southeastern Utah. The rule restricted the use of off-road vehicles, including off-highway vehicles and all-terrain vehicles, in certain areas of the recreation area. The bill has passed committee review and is now eligible for a floor vote in the Senate.
If enacted, this resolution would reverse those vehicle restrictions, potentially allowing broader off-road vehicle access to areas of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area that were previously limited. This could affect recreation opportunities for visitors who use off-road vehicles in the area, while potentially impacting land conservation and environmental management efforts at the recreation area. The practical effect would depend on which specific areas would be reopened to vehicle use under the previous regulations.