Advocacy
AHS Comments-Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through Recreation Opportunities (DOI)
On behalf of American Hiking Society (AHS) and the 57 million strong hiking community we thank the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) for the opportunity to participate in the public listening sessions and submit comments on how DOI can advance racial equity and support for underserved communities through recreation opportunities as part of its implementation of Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.
Read MoreInclude Hiker Priorities in the Build Back Better Act!
Right now Congress is finalizing what to include in the Build Back Better Act reconciliation package. There are key provisions that will benefit the hiking community through expanded outdoor recreation, natural climate solutions, increased equitable access close to home, and economic growth! Your voice is needed to make sure these critical components stay in the final bill!
Read MoreAmerican Hiking Society Letter in Support of H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act
Letter in support of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, which will support hikers, trails, public lands, and the outdoors by expanding equitable outdoor access, providing natural climate solutions, and supporting economic growth.
Read MoreSupport for Trails in Reconciliation Legislation To Address Equitable Access and Natural Climate Solutions
PDF Version of Letter October 21, 2021 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Steny Hoyer Majority Leader U.S. House of…
Read MoreSupport the Recreational Trails Program!
Right now Congress is debating what to prioritize in the future of our nation’s infrastructure. Trails are a critical component of infrastructure and the Recreational Trails Program needs your support to call on Congress to provide adequate funding to ensure trails are built and maintained for all to enjoy!
Read MoreSupport Klobuchar/Risch Amendment 2616 to Increase the Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
Letter to support a vote on and passage of Klobuchar-Risch Amendment 2616 to H.R. 3684, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, to increase the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) by the same percentage increase that Transportation Alternatives (TA) will receive in the legislation.
Read MoreLetter of Support for the Recreational Trails Program in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework
Letter to support an amendment to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework to increase the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funding following the release of any update fuel study on user generated taxes from recreational trail users.
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