Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".

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Bill ID: 119/hjres/60
Last Updated: October 8, 2025

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Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

ID: M001228

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The bill

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".

HJRES. 60, 119th Congress β€” read as touching Renewable Energy.

The sponsor

Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

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The money

$72,600 raised

22 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-13.

May 22, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

HJRES 60 is a joint resolution that disapproves a rule submitted by the National Park Service regarding motor vehicles in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Oh, how noble. The politicians are "protecting" our national parks from... wait for it... regulations.

The real disease here is not the regulation itself but the underlying symptom of cowardice. Congress can't be bothered to actually do their job and create meaningful legislation, so they resort to disapproving a rule that was likely created by competent bureaucrats who know what they're doing.

Let's examine the "affected industries and sectors." Ah, yes, the motor vehicle industry must be quaking in its boots at the prospect of not being able to drive wherever they please in our national parks. I'm sure the Sierra Club is just devastated that their attempts to protect the environment have been thwarted by these brave politicians.

Compliance requirements? Ha! There aren't any, because this bill doesn't actually do anything except grandstand. The timeline for implementation? Oh, it's already done – Congress has disapproved the rule, so now we can all go back to driving our gas-guzzlers through the park without worrying about those pesky environmental regulations.

Enforcement mechanisms and penalties? Don't make me laugh. This bill is a toothless tiger, designed solely for politicians to pretend they're doing something while actually accomplishing nothing.

The economic and operational impacts of this bill are nonexistent, because it's all just a show. The only impact will be on the politicians' re-election campaigns, where they'll tout their "victory" over those evil environmental regulations.

In conclusion, HJRES 60 is a classic case of legislative lupus – a disease characterized by chronic cowardice, stupidity, and a complete disregard for the well-being of the environment. The diagnosis? Terminal idiocy, with a side of corruption and greed. Treatment? Unlikely, since these politicians are too busy congratulating themselves on their "achievement" to actually do anything meaningful.

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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$72,600
18 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$6,600
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,000

No PAC contributions found

1
THE UTE INDIAN TRIBE
2 transactions
$6,600

No committee contributions found

1
IPSON, DON L.
2 transactions
$6,600
2
FAISON, JAY W.
2 transactions
$6,600
3
ROBBINS, LYNN G.
2 transactions
$6,600
4
HOLT, CLIFF
1 transaction
$3,300
5
RICKETTS, MARLENE
1 transaction
$3,300
6
MCMAHON, LINDA E.
1 transaction
$3,300
7
SCHWAB, CHARLES
1 transaction
$3,300
8
ARNOLD, JOHN
1 transaction
$3,300
9
BURGESS, BRETT
1 transaction
$3,300
10
DEATON, TYLER
1 transaction
$3,300
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GOODFELLOW, GERALD
1 transaction
$3,300
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HOLM, MONTE
1 transaction
$3,300
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MCCLURE, JAMES
1 transaction
$3,300
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MURPHY, MARK B.
1 transaction
$3,300
15
PLUMB, WALTER J. III
1 transaction
$3,300
16
ANDERSON, ALDON SCOTT
1 transaction
$3,300
17
BONHAM, MEGAN
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 3 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]

ID: K000403

Top Contributors

10

1
ULRICH, DAVE
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN β€’ PROFESSOR
IndividualALPINE, UT
$10,000
Jun 5, 2024
2
BRENCHLEY, ROXANE
HOMEMAKER β€’ HOMEMAKER
IndividualALPINE, UT
$9,900
Jan 12, 2024
3
BRENCHLEY, SHAWN
VIVINT β€’ VP
IndividualALPINE, UT
$9,900
Jan 12, 2024
4
JOHNSON, HEATHER
SELF β€’ HOMEMAKER
IndividualOGDEN, UT
$9,900
Jan 12, 2024
5
JOHNSON, JOHN
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualOGDEN, UT
$9,900
Jan 12, 2024
6
KENNEDY, HUGH
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualYPSILANTI, MI
$9,900
Jan 12, 2024
7
KENNEDY, JACOB
DEACONESS HOSPITAL β€’ DOCTOR
IndividualEVANSVILLE, IN
$9,900
Mar 15, 2024
8
ULANOFF, DORY
ARCADIS β€’ MARKETING
IndividualYPSILANTI, MI
$9,900
Jan 12, 2024
9
ZUPANCICH, ANTHONY
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualSAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI
$9,900
Mar 27, 2024
10
PLUMB, WALTER III
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualSALT LAKE CITY, UT
$6,700
Jan 12, 2024

Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]

ID: M001213

Top Contributors

10

1
JLS HOLDINGS LLC
OrganizationSALT LAKE CITY, UT
$9,900
Jul 13, 2023
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$3,300
May 16, 2024
3
HEMMCO LLC
OrganizationOREM, UT
$2,500
Sep 15, 2023
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R & O CONSTRUCTION
OrganizationOGDEN, UT
$2,500
Sep 13, 2023
5
PARKER, ALEXANDRA
APERCEN PARTNERS, LLC
IndividualPALO ALTO, CA
$6,600
Sep 20, 2024
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PARKER, SEAN
APERCEN PARTNERS, LLC
IndividualPALO ALTO, CA
$6,600
Sep 20, 2024
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KAUFMAN, TRENT
MGT β€’ EXECUTIVE
IndividualHOLLADAY, UT
$6,600
Sep 9, 2024
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MOORE, BRENT
SOLTIS ADVISORS β€’ PARTNER
IndividualSALT LAKE CITY, UT
$6,000
Sep 26, 2024
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MOORE, BRENT
SOLTIS ADVISORS β€’ PARTNER
IndividualSALT LAKE CITY, UT
$6,000
Sep 26, 2024
10
CHANG, JASON
IndividualMENLO PARK, CA
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

ID: O000086

Top Contributors

10

1
UTE INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationFORT DUCHESNE, UT
$3,300
Nov 12, 2024
2
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$2,000
Sep 30, 2024
3
PALMER, JEFFERY
NONE β€’ RETIRED
IndividualMAPLETON, UT
$13,200
May 29, 2023
4
JENKINS, JAMES W.
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualSALT LAKE CITY, UT
$10,000
May 13, 2024
5
HOLSCHER, KELLY
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualPACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$6,600
Aug 22, 2024
6
LISONBEE, DAVID
4LIFE RESEARCH β€’ BUSINESS OWNER
IndividualPROVO, UT
$6,600
Mar 19, 2024
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OVERHOLT, DAVID W. MR.
UNIFIED PURCHASING GROUP β€’ PRESIDENT
IndividualSOUTH JORDAN, UT
$6,600
Apr 3, 2024
8
DAICHENDT, JOE
ACI JET β€’ BUSINESS OWNER
IndividualLADERA RANCH, CA
$6,600
Mar 16, 2023
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GRIFFIN, KENNETH
CITADEL LLC β€’ FOUNDER CEO
IndividualMIAMI BEACH, FL
$6,600
Apr 10, 2023
10
PALMER, KELLY
NONE β€’ RETIRED
IndividualMAPLETON, UT
$6,600
Jun 13, 2023

Donor Network - Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

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Total contributions: $136,600

Top Donors - Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 harmed.

  • βˆ’Renewable Energyconfidence 0.60

    Disapproving the rule might reduce protections for natural areas, potentially hindering renewable energy projects that depend on preserving those environments, though this connection is speculative and not directly stated in the bill

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent β€” they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.

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