Environmental Justice in Recreation Permitting Act

HR 3756, the Environmental Justice in Recreation Permitting Act, requires federal land management agencies to submit a report to Congress within one year of enactment. The report must analyze how special recreation permits - used by outfitters, guides, or event organizers serving environmental justice communities - are currently accessed, identify barriers to access for these communities, and recommend improvements. It specifically focuses on communities with significant representation of people of color, low-income residents, or Tribal/indigenous groups facing disproportionate environmental health impacts. The report will be based on voluntary data from recreation service providers, not mandatory participation. This is a procedural bill focused on data collection, not new policy changes.