Federal • US Congress

H.R. 9248: Recreation Permitting Improvement Act

Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO)In Committee

H.R. 9248 status: In Committee.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

AI Summary

The bill expands the FAST-41 permitting coordination process to include outdoor recreation projects on federal lands, potentially accelerating development and modernization timelines for recreational infrastructure.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion65%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Coordinated interagency review may reduce redundant environmental documentation
  • Improved agency communication on long-term infrastructure planning

Risks

  • Expedited permitting could potentially compress time for deep environmental impact scrutiny
  • Increased infrastructure development on federal lands may disrupt local ecosystems

Economy

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Reduces regulatory uncertainty and capital costs for outdoor recreation businesses
  • Modernizes dated infrastructure for the outdoor tourism sector

Risks

  • Potential administrative strain on land management agencies during implementation
  • Small businesses may lack resources to navigate complex FAST-41 procedures

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Facilitates timely upgrades to public trails and recreational facilities
  • Increases reliability of recreational access for the general public

Risks

  • Risk of prioritized commercial development over non-commercial public usage
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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high

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Warning

Expedited permitting processes may risk superficial review of environmental impacts

Limitation

Bill scope is limited to an administrative designation amendment

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

In Committee

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Floor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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