Public Law 114-249 · H.R. 4665 · Became law December 8, 2016

Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016

Official title: “To require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct an assessment and analysis of the outdoor recreation economy of the United States, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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