Bill would fast-track contracting to rebuild fire-damaged Grand Canyon North Rim
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Sponsor: Elijah Crane · Representative · AZ
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Official title: North Rim Restoration Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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The North Rim Restoration Act would let the National Park Service use emergency contracting to speed Grand Canyon fire recovery, ending after five years.
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What does this do?
This bill lets the National Park Service use emergency contracting rules to quickly hire companies to clear debris, rebuild structures, and manage forest recovery after the Dragon Bravo Fire at Grand Canyon National Park. The authority applies only to fire recovery work, not other park projects, and requires reports to Congress every 180 days detailing spending, contractors, conflicts of interest, and signs of waste, fraud, or abuse. The authority ends after five years or when recovery is complete, whichever comes first, though a new wildfire disruption could trigger a 12-month extension request.
Who does it affect?
The National Park Service and contractors bidding on recovery work are directly affected. Nearby communities and visitors who use Grand Canyon National Park are also affected.
Why does it matter?
Faster contracting reduces the usual approval process, which increases oversight demands to guard against conflicts of interest, waste, fraud, or abuse. The change is limited strictly to fire recovery work and does not alter contracting rules elsewhere.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedOct 10, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 30, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.