This bill lets the Forest Service keep ski area permit fees instead of sending them to the general federal budget. Most of the money would go back to the forests where it was collected for trail maintenance, visitor safety, and permit processing.
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Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 333.
Latest action on S. 472: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 333.
Who this affects: This bill primarily affects ski resorts that operate on national forest land, the Forest Service staff who manage those permits and facilities, and the communities and visitors who use forest recreation areas near ski hills. It also affects local governments and nonprofits that partner with the Forest Service on search and rescue and avalanche safety.
Why this matters: Ski area permit fees currently flow into the general federal budget, even though the forests where they are collected often need investment in roads, trails, safety, and permit processing. This bill would create a direct connection between where fees are earned and where they are spent, which could improve conditions at popular ski and recreation areas across the country.
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Officially: Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act
This bill lets the Forest Service keep ski area permit fees instead of sending them to the general federal budget. Most of the money would go back to the forests where it was collected for trail maintenance, visitor safety, and permit processing.
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Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 333. (2/11/2026)
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