HOUSE 5729119th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

North Rim Restoration Act

Last Action: 3/17/2026

Actions

2026-07-21Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
2026-03-17Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2026-03-16Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-03-16On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2521)
2026-03-16Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2521)
2026-03-16DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5729.
2026-03-16Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2521-2523)
2026-03-16Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2026-03-02Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 462.
2026-03-02Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-537.
2026-03-02Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-537.
2026-01-22Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2026-01-22Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2026-01-22Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
2025-12-11Subcommittee Hearings Held

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CRS Summary

As of 2026-03-02 (07)

North Rim Restoration Act

This bill allows the National Park Service (NPS) to expedite the approval of contracts to restore forests, structures, and assets within areas of the Grand Canyon National Park impacted by the Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the NPS to use emergency acquisition flexibilities without a presidential emergency or disaster declaration to contract for the following services in such impacted areas: managing or restoring forests, rebuilding structures affected by the fire, improving grounds and structures, conducting recovery efforts, or other specified activities.

This authority expires on the date that is the earlier of the following: (1) seven years after the date of this bill's enactment, or (2) the date on which projects and recovery efforts within such area are completed. The NPS may request Congress extend such authority for 12 months if a new wildfire ignites within such area and impacts recovery efforts related to the Dragon Bravo Fire.

The bill also authorizes the NPS to enter into noncompetitive procurement contracts for rebuilding, rehabilitating, replacing, or operating assets, such as lodging or utilities, to support the recovery and reopening of the Grand Canyon National Park North Rim. This authority is conditioned upon the NPS making certain determinations regarding the North Rim concessioner and it terminates seven years after this bill's enactment.

Cosponsors (7)

Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
Celeste Maloy (R-UT)
Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
Doug LaMalfa (R-CA)
Thomas Tiffany (R-WI)
Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ)
Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ)

Subjects

Arizona
Congressional oversight
Fires
Forests, forestry, trees
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Public contracts and procurement

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