EXPLORE Act

Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act or EXPLORE Act This bill sets forth policies for the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture related to recreation on certain public lands. Issues addressed include itemized budget information for outdoor recreation across departments;  long-distance bike trails;  recreational climbing activities;  target shooting ranges;  overnight campsites in Arkansas;  filming and still photography;  motorized and nonmotorized access;  invasive species;  gateway communities;  real-time information for the public on visitor levels;  broadband and cellular service; public-private partnerships;  access for persons with disabilities to trails and recreation opportunities;  recreational and job opportunities for military members and veterans;  youth access to recreational lands;  issuance of special recreation permits; a digital version of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass; extension of seasonal recreation opportunities; and  volunteers on public recreational lands.

LOBBYING ON THIS BILL

218 federal lobbying reports name this bill in their activity descriptions · LDA disclosures

OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE, INC.23 reports

NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION10 reports

KABOOM!10 reports

NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION9 reports

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION7 reports

NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION7 reports

AMERICA OUTDOORS ASSOCIATION5 reports

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE PARK DIRECTORS5 reports

⟳ The revolving door — lobbyists on this bill with disclosed former government roles

Madeline WadeSpecial Projects Director, Rep. Greg Walden (7/2012-2/2014)for NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE OUTDOOR RECREATION LIAISON OFFICERS

Charles CooperChief of Staff for Rep. Adam Putnam(1/08-11/10); Policy Dir, House Republican Conference(1/07-3/08); Staff Dir, Republican Policy Committee(4/06-1/07); Leg Dir, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart(1/03-4/06);Leg Assistant, Rep. Felix Grucci (10/1-1/03)for PEOPLEFORBIKES

Brett FulcerHill Professional Staff Member, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (3/2019 - 1/2023)for RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC.

Paul LoboChief of Staff - Rep. Susan Molinari, Professional Staff - House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Legislative Assistant - Rep. Susan Molinarifor OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE, INC.

Clayton CrabtreeLegislative Assistant, Senator Joe Manchinfor NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Erica CrockerDirector of Legislative Correspondence, The White Housefor NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

“Covered position” is the former government job lobbyists must disclose by law (LDA §4). Prior service is stated on the filings; it carries no implication of wrongdoing. Full revolving-door board →

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