EXCLUSIVE: House Takes Turn at Trade Re-Authorization
June 30, 2021
A six-year reauthorization of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), which easily passed the Senate, has been introduced in the House.
Legislative News
Interior Department Adds to Staff
June 28, 2021
The Interior Department added two key Senate-confirmed members to its staff last week, led by Deputy Secretary Tommy Beaudreau.
Infrastructure Deal Struck
June 25, 2021
The nation’s roads, bridges and rural interact access could get their largest investment in history this year after President Joe Biden announced Democrats and Republicans reached agreement on a bipartisan infrastructure bill.
States Invest Federal Cash in Crowded Parks
June 24, 2021
For years, Michigan officials have fretted about the growing list of overdue maintenance needs at their 103 state parks, Pew Charitable Trusts reported.
Arkansas to See New Outdoor Recreation Initiatives
June 24, 2021
Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson announced an initiative June 21 to focus more on the state’s outdoor recreation tourism effort, Arkansas Times reported.
Interior Secretary Discusses Outdoor Investments
June 21, 2021
Interior Department Secretary Deb Haaland traveled to Maine on Monday to meet with Tribal leaders, elected officials and other stakeholders.
Outdoor Association Touts Senate Resolution, Great Outdoors Month
June 18, 2021
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution June 16 that declared this month as Great Outdoors Month, the fifth year in a row the Senate recognized the celebration.
Tax Parity Act Targets Non-Motorized RV Deductibility
June 14, 2021
U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) and Dina Titus (D-Nev.) introduced a bipartisan Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act to fix a tax code provision allowing all RV types to be treated equally.
Michigan to See ‘Historic’ Outdoor Space Investment
June 11, 2021
Michigan will see “critical” investments in state parks and trails through Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan targeting more tourism and recreation within the state’s public spaces.
Senate Clears Semiconductor Funding Bill
June 9, 2021
The Senate passed the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act on Tuesday by a 68-32 bipartisan vote. The bill contained legislative pieces designed to improve U.S. competitiveness with China.
Administration Details Supply Chain Battery, Semiconductor Plans
June 9, 2021
The White House released a 250-page report Tuesday detailing work done on 100-day supply chain reviews ordered by President Joe Biden.
Interior Department Names New National Recreation Trails
June 7, 2021
More than 160 miles are being added to the U.S. National Trails System in celebration of National Trails Day.
