I am proud to co-lead this bill, and I am looking forward to discussing the legislation today.

H.R. 1614 would establish free recreational shooting ranges in all qualifying national forests and Bureau of Land Management public land districts.

I am really glad that that has come up today, because it is a major problem before us at this point as the leviathan of the Federal Government really consumes people's lives.

Outdoor recreation allows Americans to explore the beauty of our country, unite with family and friends, and discover new passions, strengths, and purpose.

This legislation clarifies that for purposes of filming on Federal lands, in that case, our Federal lands are just that, our Federal lands, and they need to be accessible to all content creators, in this case, those showcasing its beauty.

The elusive win-win is not something we find frequently in Congress, but I am proud to lead this effort that can unite Americans from all backgrounds and political persuasions.

I think we have to be very careful when we are doing these wilderness area designations.

The Range Access Act will make it easier for Americans to recreationally shoot by requiring the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service to operate public, free-of-charge shooting ranges in every district.

Utah is home to some of our nation's most beautiful landscapes. We know and love these lands and want to make them more accessible, more enjoyable, and more clean for future generations.

It would be a disservice to the community to permanently ban overnight camping and deprive folks who return to the area year after year to share the experiences they had as children with their families.

I look forward to working in a bipartisan and bicameral fashion to advance comprehensive legislation supporting outdoor recreation on federal lands and waters in the 118th Congress.

I don't think you could say it any better about getting our children outside.