Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
S. 2969 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Lee, Mike (R-UT) (Introduced 10/03/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.89 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/21/2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (10/03/2025)
This bill makes the law of the state in which a National Park System unit is located applicable to the use of motor vehicles (including off-highway vehicles) on roads within a system unit.
119 S2969 IS: To amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit. U.S. Senate 2025-10-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2969IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESOctober 3, 2025Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Curtis) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.1.Application of State law applicable to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit(a)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 1015 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:101513.State law(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Off-highway vehicleThe term off-highway vehicle shall be defined by the State in which the applicable System unit is located, in accordance with the law of the State.(2)RoadThe term road means the main-traveled surface of a roadway open to motor vehicles that is owned, controlled, or otherwise administered by the Service. (b)Applicable lawThe law of the State in which a System unit is located shall apply to the use of motor vehicles (including off-highway vehicles) on roads within a System unit.(c)ViolationsViolating a provision of State law applicable to a System unit under subsection (b) shall be prohibited in the applicable System unit..(b)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for subchapter II of chapter 1015 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:101513. State law..
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 10/03/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 07/21/2026 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit. |
| Display Title | A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 10/03/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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