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Legislative Hearing on H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman), “Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act” or the “EXPLORE Act” | Subcommittee on Federal Lands

Thursday, November 30, 2023 | 10:00 AM

On Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bill:

  • H.R. ___ (Rep. Westerman), “Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act” or the “EXPLORE Act”.

Witnesses and Testimony

Mr. Chris French
Deputy Chief of the National Forest System
U.S. Forest Service
Washington, D.C. 

Mr. Michael T. Reynolds
Deputy Director for Congressional and External Relations
National Park Service
Washington, D.C. 

Ms. Jessica Wahl Turner
 President
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable
Washington, D.C. 

Ms. Katherine Andrews
Director – Office of Outdoor Recreation, Arkansas Department of Parks
Heritage, and Tourism
Little Rock, Arkansas 

Ms. Sasha DiGiulian
Professional Rock Climber
Boulder, Colorado 

Mr. Luis Benitez
Chief Impact Officer
Trust for Public Land
Denver, Colorado [Minority Witness]