Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 1667

119th Congress

Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia M. Lummis

Senator

Republican

WY

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This bill would require the U.S. Forest Service to reopen certain campsites within the Albert Pike Recreation Area of the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas for overnight camping. Overnight camping has been prohibited in this area since a deadly flood in 2010, but this bill would mandate the Forest Service to identify and establish new campsites located outside of the 100-year floodplain.

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SponsorCynthia M. Lummis (R-WY)

Introduced7/16/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means

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Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025

This bill would require the U.S. Forest Service to reopen certain campsites within the Albert Pike Recreation Area of the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas for overnight camping. Overnight camping has been prohibited in this area since a deadly flood in 201

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This bill would require the U.S. Forest Service to reopen certain campsites within the Albert Pike Recreation Area of the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas for overnight camping. Overnight camping has been prohibited in this area since a deadly flood in 2010, but this bill would mandate the Forest Service to identify and establish new campsites located outside of the 100-year floodplain.

Bill Number: 1667
Sponsor: Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY)
Introduced: 7/16/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Title: Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1667
Sponsor: Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means
Introduced: 7/16/2025
Summary: This bill would require the U.S. Forest Service to reopen certain campsites within the Albert Pike Recreation Area of the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas for overnight camping. Overnight camping has been prohibited in this area since a deadly flood in 2010, but this bill would mandate the Fores

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the U.S. Forest Service to reopen certain campsites within the Albert Pike Recreation Area of the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas for overnight camping. Overnight camping has been prohibited in this area since a deadly flood in 2010, but this bill would mandate the Forest Service to identify and establish new campsites located outside of the 100-year floodplain.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act This bill requires the Forest Service to identify and develop campsites and related facilities within the Albert Pike Recreation Area in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas to be reopened for overnight camping.Overnight camping within that area has been prohibited since several people died in a major flood on June 11, 2010. Specifically, the Forest Service must identify areas within the Albert Pike Recreation Area that may be suitable for overnight camping and select and establish campsites and related facilities for public use within the identified areas. The Forest Service must ensure that (1) at least 54 campsites are available, of which at least 8 have electric and water hookups; and (2) each campsite and related facility identified or established is located outside of the recreation area's 100-year floodplain, which is an area that has a 1% chance of flooding in any given year. Not later than 30 days after the enactment of this bill, the Forest Service shall open each existing campsite within the recreation area that is located outside of the 100-year floodplain.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill requires the Forest Service to reopen the Albert Pike Recreation Area in the Ouachita National Forest for overnight camping.
At least 54 campsites must be available, with at least 8 having electric and water hookups.
All campsites must be located outside the 100-year floodplain to avoid future flood risks.
The Forest Service must open any existing campsites outside the floodplain within 30 days of the bill's enactment.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would directly benefit campers and outdoor enthusiasts who wish to stay overnight in the Ouachita National Forest. It would restore access to a popular recreation area that has been closed for over a decade. The local economy in nearby towns could also see increased tourism and spending as a result of the reopened campsites.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

Arkansas

Forests, forestry, trees

Outdoor recreation

Sports and recreation facilities

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1667, 119th Congress (2025). "Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1667

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