Summary of HR 2376: Nullification of the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge Travel Management Plan

Bill Overview

Bill Number: HR 2376

Title: To nullify the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge Travel Management Plan

Status: Introduced in House

Introduced Date: March 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor: Celeste Maloy

Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of HR 2376 is to nullify the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge Travel Management Plan, which was published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in January 2025. This bill seeks to prevent the Secretary of the Interior from implementing, administering, or enforcing the provisions outlined in this travel management plan.

Key Provisions

• Nullification of Decision Record: The bill explicitly states that the decision record associated with the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge Travel Management Plan shall have no force or effect. This means that any regulations, restrictions, or management strategies proposed in the plan will not be enacted or enforced.

Affected Parties

• Bureau of Land Management (BLM): The agency responsible for the implementation of the travel management plan will be directly affected, as it will be prohibited from enforcing the plan's provisions.
• Local Communities and Stakeholders: Individuals and groups who utilize the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge areas for recreation, tourism, or other purposes may experience changes in land management practices as a result of this bill. The nullification could lead to increased access or altered regulations in these regions.

Legislative Process

• Referred to Committee: Upon its introduction on March 26, 2025, HR 2376 was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources for further consideration. The committee will review the bill and may hold hearings or discussions before deciding whether to advance it to the full House for a vote.

Conclusion

HR 2376 aims to overturn the recently established travel management plan for the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge, impacting how these lands are managed and accessed. As the bill progresses through the legislative process, its implications for land use and local stakeholders will be closely monitored.