Bishop Lands Package Heads to President's Desk

Press Release

The House of Representatives passed S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act. Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01) negotiated much of this legislation and voted for the bill. CLICK HERE for summaries of highlighted sections relevant to Utah public lands. Ahead of his vote, Bishop released the following statement:

"The number of Utah victories in this lands package will do more for the people of Utah than Congress has delivered in a long time. This legislation will expand access to public lands, while also shrinking the size of the federal estate. There are wins for America's sportsmen, hunters, and fishermen.

Bishop continued: "This bill establishes monuments the right way and reforms LWCF to the benefit of state and local governments and sportsmen. This legislation promotes the richness of Utah's history, empowers school children, and communicates a profound respect for local decision-making. While no legislation is ever perfect, I am perfectly content voting for this pro-Utah package."

From the floor of the House, Rep. Bishop highlighted various strengths of S. 47 while managing floor debate. CLICK HERE for Bishop's remarks.

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