Bill Summary

The America's Red Rock Wilderness Act (H.R. 3031) designates certain federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin Deserts in the State of Utah as wilderness areas. The bill aims to protect the cultural, ecological, and scenic values of these areas for the benefit of present and future generations of people in the United States. The bill also specifies the short title, table of contents, definitions, findings, purposes, designation of wilderness areas, and administrative provisions.

Short Title; Table of Contents

(a) Short Title: America's Red Rock Wilderness Act

(b) Table of Contents: Lists the sections of the bill

Definitions

Includes definitions for terms used in the bill such as Secretary and State.

Findings

Sets forth the findings of the Congress regarding the importance of the designated wilderness areas, such as their ecological diversity and their cultural significance to Indigenous communities.

Purposes

Specifies the purposes of the Act, which include designating certain federal portions of the red rock canyons as wilderness areas and protecting the cultural, ecological, and scenic values of the designated areas.

Designation of Wilderness Areas

Lists the designated wilderness areas in the State of Utah.

Administrative Provisions

Includes

Rep. James Himes

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