FLAP Reauthorization Act

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 18Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Summary

**What it does:** This bill would reauthorize the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP), which provides funding for roads and bridges that connect to or pass through federal lands like national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges. **Who it affects:** - State and local governments that maintain roads near federal lands - Communities that depend on access to federal lands for tourism or daily travel - Visitors to national parks, forests, and other federal recreational areas - Native American tribes with transportation needs on or near federal lands **What would change:** The bill would continue federal funding for transportation infrastructure projects that improve access to federal lands. Without reauthorization, this funding program would expire, potentially leaving roads and bridges near federal lands without dedicated federal support for maintenance and improvements. This could affect tourism, local economies, and public safety in areas where these access routes are critical for reaching federal lands. The bill is currently under review in committee and has not yet been voted on.

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