House committee approves substitute version of the Great American Outdoors Act

The House Committee on Natural Resources has approved a revised version of the Great American Outdoors Act. This version is a “substitute amendment,” which means the committee replaced the original text with a new version before sending it forward.

Why it matters: This is a procedural step in the legislative process. While it moves the bill closer to a potential floor vote, it does not become law yet; it only indicates that a committee has agreed on a specific version of the text to move forward.

Who it affects

• Federal agencies managing public lands, such as the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service

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This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a House committee action; readers should consult the official text of the substitute amendment to see exact changes before relying on it.

Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document