Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act
Key claim: H.R. 9221, the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act, has been referred to the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture, starting committee review of disability access in outdoor and forest settings.
Abstract
(HR9221 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-06-30): Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Why this matters
Disability access on national forests and other USDA-managed outdoor lands sits at the intersection of Forest Service management and civil rights obligations, and any statutory changes could shape trail design, recreation permits, and facility standards. Because the bill is only at subcommittee referral with no released text, effects on land managers, visitors, and program costs remain undefined pending markup.