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SB2970: A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

: Mike Lee (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Sep 30, 2026
Public lands and natural resources
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

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This bill would allow off-highway vehicles—like ATVs and dirt bikes—to be used in certain designated areas of Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. Currently, these vehicles are generally prohibited in national parks to protect landscapes and wildlife. The bill would create exceptions for specific zones within the park. It was recently introduced in Congress and is now under initial review.

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