Grijalva applauds passage of Great American Outdoors Act
Bill called most significant conservation legislation in 50-years
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KYMA, KECY) - Conservationists are applauding the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act.
The bipartisan bill spends nearly $3-billion on conservations projects, outdoor recreation, and maintenance of national parks and public lands. Supporters say its the most significant conservation measure enacted in more than 50-years.
The bill spends about $900 million a year on land and water conservation, and nearly $2 billion on parks and other lands.
Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who represents Yuma County in Congress, celebrated the legislation's passage with this tweet:
This is a win for the country & for Arizona.
— Raul M. Grijalva (@RepRaulGrijalva) July 22, 2020
It's an investment in our children, our environment, and our quality of life.
I’m proud to join all those cheering today’s bill that protects our great outdoors & our #PublicLands for generations to come.https://t.co/CXR0JPK4P6
The House approved the bill Wednesday, weeks after it easily cleared the Senate. It now heads to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.
