118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1667 — Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act

“To require the Secretary of Agriculture to identify and develop campsites and related facilities for public use in the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes.”

Public lands and natural resources

Introduced Mar 17, 2023

Last action Mar 28, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 17, 2023

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Referred

Mar 22, 2023

Natural Resources

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Forest Service to identify and develop campsites and related facilities within the Albert Pike Recreation Area in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas to be reopened for overnight camping. Overnight camping within that area has been prohibited since several people died in a major flood on June 11, 2010. Specifically, the Forest Service must identify areas within the Albert Pike Recreation Area that may be suitable for overnight camping and select and establish campsites and related facilities for public use within the identified areas. The Forest Service must ensure that (1) at least 54 campsites are available, of which at least 8 have electric and water hookups...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 4 actions

Mar 28, 2023

Committee Hearings Held.

Mar 22, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Mar 17, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 17, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.