S 2970 Cleared committee

Allows off-highway vehicles to be used on a set of named roads inside Capitol Reef National Park in Utah, under Utah state law.

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

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote

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Senate

Introduced 03-OCT-2025

Referred 03-OCT-2025

Approved by committee 30-SEP-2026

Key points

Covers portions of 12 named roads within the park's boundaries, including Burr Trail Road, Cathedral Road, and Highway 24
Defines off-highway vehicle by reference to Utah state law
Provides that Utah state law governs motor vehicle use, including off-highway vehicles, on the covered roads

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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Introduced in Senate, 03-OCT-2025).

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Committee referrals (2)

Policy area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor Mike Lee (R-UT) Cosponsors · 1

■ 1 R

1 Republican

congress.gov page Introduced in Senate (03-OCT-2025)