Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and our members (SDMB was a supporter) celebrate the U.S. Senate’s historic passage of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, a groundbreaking bipartisan achievement that cements the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation industry as a cornerstone of America’s economy and a necessity to quality of life for all Americans. The legislation passed the House in April by Unanimous Consent and now advances to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “Today’s passage of the EXPLORE Act will supercharge the outdoor recreation industry and is a victory for our economy, our communities, our quality of life, and our shared connection to the outdoors," said Jessica Wahl Turner, President of ORR. "We are ready to get to work helping millions of Americans—from 4th graders exploring national parks, to veterans seeking solace in nature and businesses recovering from natural disasters like Hurricane Helene through expanded outdoor access, modernized recreation policies, and economic growth across the nation.”  By advancing this transformative legislation, Congress has shown its commitment to ensuring every American has access to world-class outdoor experiences, from our backyard to the backcountry, while supporting the businesses, workers, and communities who make those experiences possible.