{"id":95680,"date":"2024-04-11T14:16:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T21:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=95680"},"modified":"2024-04-11T14:16:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T21:16:56","slug":"house-passes-off-road-friendly-explore-act-heads-to-senate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/house-passes-off-road-friendly-explore-act-heads-to-senate\/","title":{"rendered":"House Passes Off-Road Friendly EXPLORE Act, Heads to Senate"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_95683\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-95683\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"95683\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/house-passes-off-road-friendly-explore-act-heads-to-senate\/exploreact2-500x320\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EXPLOREAct2-500x320-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"500,320\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright (c) 2020 EB Adventure Photography\\\/Shutterstock.  No use without permission.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EXPLOREAct2-500&amp;#215;320\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo: SEMA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EXPLOREAct2-500x320-1-300x192.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EXPLOREAct2-500x320-1.jpg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-95683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EXPLOREAct2-500x320-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EXPLOREAct2-500x320-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EXPLOREAct2-500x320-1-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-95683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: SEMA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:240\">Great news for off-road enthusiasts! The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the <strong>Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (EXPLORE Act)<\/strong>, a bill championed by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA).<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:177\">The EXPLORE Act (H.R. 6492) aims to boost access and enjoyment of public lands for off-road recreation. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of what this means for racers and outdoor enthusiasts:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"7:1-11:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:152\"><strong>More Off-Road Opportunities:<\/strong>\u00a0The bill directs the Forest Service and BLM to create more designated areas for off-road recreation on public lands.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:173\"><strong>Streamlined Permits:<\/strong>\u00a0Say goodbye to expensive and complex permit processes! The EXPLORE Act aims to simplify obtaining special recreation permits for off-road groups.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:168\"><strong>Improved Access for All:<\/strong>\u00a0This isn&#8217;t just about off-roading. The legislation also calls for increased opportunities for non-motorized recreation on public lands.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"10:1-11:0\"><strong>Transparency and Safety:<\/strong>\u00a0The bill directs the BLM and Forest Service to develop clear maps showing designated off-roading areas, promoting responsible recreation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:183\">With bipartisan support, the EXPLORE Act passed the House with a strong voice vote. Now, it heads to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee for further consideration.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:237\">This legislation builds upon the America&#8217;s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 (AORA) passed by the Senate ENR Committee last year. Notably, the EXPLORE Act incorporates key provisions from AORA that benefit the off-road recreation community.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:319\">SEMA President and CEO Mike Spagnola expressed gratitude to the bill&#8217;s sponsors, Chairman Westerman and Ranking Member Grijalva, for their efforts. He emphasized the importance of the EXPLORE Act for off-road enthusiasts, highlighting the streamlined permitting process and increased access to designated riding areas.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:212\">The EXPLORE Act represents a significant step towards promoting responsible and accessible outdoor recreation for all. Stay tuned to [invalid URL removed] for further updates on the bill&#8217;s progress in the Senate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Great news for off-road enthusiasts! 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