HR 1614 United States House · 118th Congress

Range Access Act

The Range Access Act (HR 1614) requires the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to identify existing target shooting ranges on federal lands and establish new ones where feasible. Within five years, agencies must construct or partner to build new ranges meeting specific safety standards (like berms, firing lines, and no user fees) that accommodate rifles, pistols, shotguns, and archery. The bill mandates public consultation with tribes, shooting clubs, and local governments before site selection, prioritizing proximity to recreational shooters while avoiding conflicts with existing private ranges. Annual reports to Congress will track progress toward ensuring public access to these ranges on federal lands.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Mar 2023

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Introduced Mar 17, 2023 Last action Apr 19, 2023

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Apr 19, 2023

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

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Mar 28, 2023

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Mar 22, 2023

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

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Mar 17, 2023

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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Mar 17, 2023

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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors