Public Access Protection Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jun 18, 2026
What it does
The Public Access Protection Act would require the Secretary of the Army to include a plan in any final recommendation for a Corps of Engineers water resources development project that maintains equivalent levels of access to existing public recreational amenities—such as parks, trails, green spaces, and recreational waterways—during construction. The bill mandates that feasibility studies review potential impacts on these amenities and include measures to minimize disruptions and provide alternative access when necessary. It applies to projects affecting public recreational spaces and aims to ensure continued recreational opportunities for communities throughout project construction.
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.