Congress Passes Bill To Expand Public Shooting Opportunities
The U.S. Congress has passed and sent to President Joe Biden for his signature a measure that would greatly expand shooting opportunities on public lands. The legislation is important because the U.S. government manages about 28% of the country’s land mass for purposes that include the preservation and development of natural resources and outdoor recreation.
The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, which had broad bipartisan support, was passed by the U.S.