{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://crane.house.gov/2025/10/09/rep-crane-announces-legislation-to-fast-track-rebuild-of-grand-canyons-north-rim/", "Rep. Crane Announces Legislation to Fast-Track\u00a0Rebuild of Grand Canyon\u2019s North Rim", "2025-10-09", "2025", "2025-10", "Republican", "House", "AZ", "Elijah Crane", "C001132", "crane.house.gov", "crane", "https://crane.house.gov/media/", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) announced that he is introducing the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025, which would expedite the rebuild of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon by streamlining the federal contracting process.\n\nDue to the devastating Dragon Bravo Fire, much of the region\u2019s infrastructure was destroyed, including the iconic Grand Canyon Lodge. As a result, the North Rim remains partially closed, causing hardship for park staff, gateway communities, and residents.\n\nIn addition to creating lifelong memories for generations of visitors, the Grand Canyon stands as a marquee destination that drives vital economic growth. As one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Rep. Crane recognizes the urgency of rebuilding and restoring Arizona\u2019s crown jewel.\n\nTo ensure efficiency, Rep. Crane seeks to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles and cut obstructive red tape. Specifically, his bill would grant the National Park Service (NPS) emergency contracting authority to bypass standard delays and accelerate the renewal.\n\nThe legislation covers all fire-related recovery efforts, including forest management, maintenance, rebuilding, and infrastructure improvements. It also ensures that the NPS submits a full-scoping report to Congress every 180 days to maximize transparency and accountability.\n\nGiven the significant backlog in the federal contracting process, Rep. Crane\u2019s bill is essential to avoid a prolonged and burdensome rebuild.\n\nAs of today, the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025 is cosponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), and Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ), along with key members of the House Committee on Natural Resources, including Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and Subcommittee on Federal Lands Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-WI). Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT) are also original cosponsors.\n\n\u201cWhile the Dragon Bravo Fire dealt a setback for Northern Arizona, we won\u2019t let this tragedy define our future. We have an opportunity to rebuild stronger and better than before, and we can\u2019t let unnecessary regulations get in the way,\u201d said Rep. Crane. \u201cThis legislation paves the way for an efficient recovery, and I\u2019m grateful for the bipartisan support on this approach. I also want to thank our heroic firefighters and first responders who brought the fire to full containment, as well as the local leaders in Coconino County who are committed to restoring this treasured place.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://crane.house.gov/2025/10/09/rep-crane-announces-legislation-to-fast-track-rebuild-of-grand-canyons-north-rim/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.629434060305357, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}