I am concerned about the trend of closing campsites across the Ouachita National Forest.

I have gotten more questions from constituents about access to public lands.

For the American public to be able to use American lands, for us to be good stewards of the public lands.

Public access to our public lands is crucial. All Americans should be able to get outdoors, recreate, and enjoy the beauty of our country.

There is tremendous upside potential, and I hope that we can work in a bipartisan manner.

I have heard from countless constituents who expressed their disappointment and frustration at the decision.

Sadly, costly permits and bureaucratic processes are stifling some of the fastest and most popular outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, biking, climbing, hiking, and camping.

We need to take care of our lands to ensure the maximum outdoor experience.

I write in support of the legislative hearing the Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold on Congressman Rosendale's Forest Information Reform (FIR) Act.

I'm especially concerned with the safety of General Aviation (GA) pilots who are routinely flying to and from small, regional, non-commercial airports.

We appreciate Chairman Graves getting this provision in the 2018 FAA Reauthorization bill.

Through President Biden's Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, we passed historic levels of funding to promote resilience, restoration, and conservation across public lands.