To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services under the Medicare program.

House Bill

H.R. 1614

119th Congress

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services under the Medicare program.

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric A. Crawford

Representative

Republican

AR-1

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This bill aims to increase the number of free-to-use public shooting ranges across U.S. national forests and Bureau of Land Management districts. It requires the federal government to identify locations where new ranges could be built or existing ones upgraded, and then either construct the ranges or partner with local entities to do so.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to increase the number of free-to-use public shooting ranges across U.S. national forests and Bureau of Land Management districts. It requires the federal government to identify locations where new ranges could be built or existing ones upgraded, and then either construct the ranges or partner with local entities to do so.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Range Access Act This bill provides for the creation of new target shooting ranges on public land. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior to publish a list that identifies whether each National Forest and each Bureau of Land Management district has a target shooting range that meets specified requirements. The departments must identify at least one suitable location for a range in each forest or district where (1) there is not currently a range that meets requirements, and (2) establishing a range is not prevented by law or a land use plan. In at least one suitable location in each forest or district with a suitable location, the departments shall <ul> <li>subject to the availability of appropriations, construct a range or modify an existing range; or</li> <li>enter into an agreement with an entity to establish or maintain a range.</li> </ul> A range established under this bill may not require a user to pay a fee to use the range.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior to identify public land areas that could host new or improved shooting ranges.
Directs the government to build new shooting ranges or partner with local groups to establish them in areas that currently lack adequate facilities.
Prohibits any user fees for the public to access the shooting ranges created under this bill.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would increase the availability of free-to-use public shooting ranges, particularly in rural and remote areas of the country. This could benefit recreational shooters, hunters, and firearm owners who lack convenient access to such facilities. Local communities may also see increased tourism and economic activity from the new ranges.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

Firearms and explosives

Forests, forestry, trees

Outdoor recreation

Sports and recreation facilities

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1614, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services under the Medicare program.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1614