H.R. 5729 · Passed House · Public Lands and Natural Resources

North Rim Restoration Act

What it does

Authorize the National Park Service to use emergency acquisition flexibilities without a presidential emergency or disaster declaration to contract for forest management, structure rebuilding, and recovery efforts in Dra
Permit the National Park Service to enter into noncompetitive procurement contracts for rebuilding, rehabilitating, replacing, or operating assets such as lodging and utilities to support North Rim recovery and reopening
Set the authorization to expire on the earlier of seven years after enactment or completion of recovery projects, with provision for a 12-month congressional extension if a new wildfire impacts recovery efforts.
Condition the noncompetitive procurement authority on specific National Park Service determinations regarding the North Rim concessioner, with this authority terminating seven years after enactment.

Official summary

North Rim Restoration Act This bill allows the National Park Service (NPS) to expedite the approval of contracts to restore forests, structures, and assets within areas of the Grand Canyon National Park impacted by the Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona. Specifically, the bill authorizes the NPS to use emergency acquisition flexibilities without a presidential emergency or disaster declaration to contract for the following services in such impacted areas: managing or restoring forests, rebuilding structures affected by the fire, improving grounds and structures, conducting recovery efforts, or other specified activities. This authority expires on the date that is the earlier of the following: (1) seven years after the date of this bill's enactment, or (2) the date on which projects and recovery efforts within such area are completed. The NPS may request Congress extend such authority for 12 months if a new wildfire ignites within such area and impacts recovery efforts related to the Dragon Bravo Fire. The bill also authorizes the NPS to enter into noncompetitive procurement contracts for rebuilding, rehabilitating, replacing, or operating assets, such as lodging or utilities, to…

Latest action

Sep 30, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources