A joint resolution 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/sjres/30
Last Updated: June 29, 2025

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Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

ID: C001114

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A joint resolution 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".

SJRES. 30, 119th Congress β€” read as touching Oil & Gas.

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Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

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The money

$172,600 raised

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 19.

March 3, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" brought to you by the dynamic duo of Senators Curtis and Lee. This joint resolution is a masterclass in legislative sleight-of-hand, designed to distract from the real disease afflicting our nation's parks: the insatiable greed of special interest groups.

Let's dissect this farce:

**Symptoms:** The National Park Service (NPS) has proposed a rule regulating motor vehicles in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Cue the outrage from Senators Curtis and Lee, who claim to be defending the rights of... wait for it... off-road vehicle enthusiasts!

**Diagnosis:** This bill is not about protecting park visitors or preserving natural resources; it's about catering to the whims of the off-roading lobby. The NPS rule aims to reduce environmental damage and improve safety in the park, but our intrepid senators are more concerned with appeasing their donors from the recreation vehicle industry.

**Affected industries:** Off-road vehicle manufacturers, tour operators, and other special interest groups that profit from exploiting public lands.

**Compliance requirements and timelines:** The bill seeks to nullify the NPS rule, effectively allowing off-roaders to continue ravaging the park without consequence. No compliance requirements or timelines are needed when you're more interested in pandering to lobbyists than protecting the environment.

**Enforcement mechanisms and penalties:** Ha! Don't make me laugh. This bill is designed to gut any meaningful enforcement of environmental regulations in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Expect a surge in off-roading activity, accompanied by the usual platitudes about "responsible recreation" from the perpetrators.

**Economic and operational impacts:** The real impact will be felt by park rangers and conservation efforts, which will struggle to cope with the increased damage caused by unchecked off-roading. Meanwhile, Senators Curtis and Lee will reap the rewards of their lobbying largesse, no doubt touting their "pro-environment" credentials to unsuspecting voters.

**Prognosis:** This bill is a terminal case of Congressional cowardice, driven by the insatiable hunger for campaign cash and the desire to appease special interest groups. The American people will be left with a ravaged national park system, while Senators Curtis and Lee bask in the glow of their donors' admiration.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than watch this farce unfold. Like diagnosing actual medical conditions that don't involve Congressional stupidity.

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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$172,600
17 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$33,800
Committees
$0
Individuals
$138,800

No PAC contributions found

1
KELLER INVESTMENTS PROPERTIES
1 transaction
$29,800
2
SUQUAMISH INDIAN TRIBE
1 transaction
$1,000
3
TENNIS & SUN LC
1 transaction
$1,000
4
BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
1 transaction
$1,000
5
FUGAL COMMERCIAL SERVICES INC
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

1
STEEL, SHAWN
2 transactions
$20,000
2
BAKER, PAUL
2 transactions
$13,200
3
CORTEZI, NICHOLAS
2 transactions
$13,200
4
EVANS, ROGER
2 transactions
$13,200
5
MCLEAN, TERRENCE
2 transactions
$13,200
6
OSTER, ROBERT
2 transactions
$13,200
7
ROBERTSON, WILHELMINA
2 transactions
$13,200
8
WEINER, KANE
2 transactions
$13,200
9
BERKLEY, WILLIAM
1 transaction
$6,600
10
CROTTY, THOMAS
1 transaction
$6,600
11
RIPPEL, JOHN
1 transaction
$6,600
12
SMITH, RYAN
1 transaction
$6,600

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 1 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

ID: L000577

Top Contributors

10

1
MACRICOSTAS, GEORGE
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualINCLINE VILLAGE, NV
$13,200
May 14, 2024
2
PFAUTCH, ROY
CIVIC SERVICE β€’ CONSULTANT
IndividualSAINT LOUIS, MO
$9,900
Feb 20, 2024
3
NICOLAISEN, JAMES E
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualPORTLAND, OR
$8,700
Jul 19, 2024
4
METZGER, WILLIAM
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualBOONVILLE, IN
$8,700
Jul 23, 2024
5
S., TINA
SELF β€’ RESTAURANT
IndividualMAUREPAS, LA
$8,700
Sep 10, 2024
6
DE CARLI, JAMES
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualDANA POINT, CA
$8,700
Aug 10, 2024
7
EDWARDS, ZELLA
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualCHAMBERSBURG, PA
$8,700
Sep 10, 2024
8
RICHARDSON, CHERYL
GRANITE SCHOOL DISTRICT β€’ PARAEDUCATOR
IndividualSLC, UT
$8,700
Jul 9, 2024
9
DONADIO, RICHARD
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualDACULA, GA
$8,700
Aug 13, 2024
10
ZALL, MARGIE
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualBOYNTON BEACH, FL
$8,700
Sep 19, 2024

Donor Network - Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

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Total contributions: $204,400

Top Donors - Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 3 helped.

  • +Oil & Gasconfidence 0.80

    The disapproval of the rule relating to 'Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles' may lead to increased access to the area for motorized vehicles, potentially benefiting oil and gas companies with interests in the region (e.g., Section 1, 'Providing for congressional disapproval...')

  • +Automotive (Legacy)confidence 0.70

    The disapproval of the rule may lead to increased access to the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area for motorized vehicles, potentially benefiting the automotive industry (e.g., Section 1, 'Providing for congressional disapproval...')

  • Disapproving the rule may facilitate increased energy infrastructure development or access in the Glen Canyon area (e.g., Section 1, 'Providing for congressional disapproval...')

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT])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.

Industries this bill HELPS

  • Oil & Gas$2,750
    from 3 contributions
    • VOMUND, MICHAEL$2,000
    • LINGLEY, CHRISTOPHER$500
    • PROLER, BEN$250

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