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Walz, Lummis Trail Bill Passes House

Statement

By: Tim Walz
By: Tim Walz
Date: Sept. 26, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Natural Resources

Today H.R. 845, the National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act, sponsored by U.S. Representatives Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Tim Walz (D-MN) passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

"From hikers to bikers, outdoor enthusiasts across the country utilize 157,000 miles of National Forest System trails every day for exercise, relaxation, and exploration. Though public use remains high, close to two-thirds of these trails don't receive any maintenance whatsoever because our Forest Service simply lacks the resources to keep up," said Rep. Walz, Co-Chairman of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus. "I am proud the legislation Representative Lummis and I have worked on passed on the House Floor today. Protecting our public lands for future generations while increasing access to the great outdoors is our responsibility, and this bill is a step in the right direction."


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