{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://stewart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-stewart-announces-new-national-park-in-utah", "Rep. Stewart Announces New National Park in Utah", "2017-12-06", "2017", "2017-12", "Republican", "House", "UT", "Chris Stewart", "S001192", "stewart.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah)\u00a0introduced legislation to create Utah\u2019s sixth National Park, Escalante Canyons Park and Preserve, H.R. 4558.\n\u201cWith their deep narrow canyons, high plateaus, sheer cliffs, incredible vistas, and vibrant colors, the Escalante Canyons are a crown jewel in the state,\u201d Rep. Stewart said. \u201cEscalante Canyons National Park is a win-win for those wanting conservation and access. It\u2019s a win-win for those who want to share the beauty of this state but also to preserve the local culture that is so important to our communities. Additionally, this bill gives locals a stronger voice in how their backyard is managed.\u201d\n\u201cThere is a reason I live in Utah. I love it here! I love to ski. I love to hike and rock climb. I love these lands. I want to preserve them, and I believe Utahans are better suited to manage our lands than bureaucrats back in Washington.\u201d\u00a0\nSpecifically the Grand Staircase Escalante Enhancement Act:\n\u00a0\n Creates Utah\u2019s sixth national park \u2013 Escalante Canyons National Park\n\t\t\u200bThe new park conserves this nationally important area while allowing access for hunting, fishing, trapping, and grazing.\n\t\t\tThe park maps are still being finalized by the local communities, but the boundaries will fall within the newly created Escalante Canyons Unit of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.\n\t\t\n \u00a0\n Transfers \u201cHole in the Rock Road\u201d to the state of Utah in recognition of this historically significant Mormon pioneer trail.\n \u00a0\n Creates a \u201cManagement Council\u201d comprised of local officials to draft and oversee a management plan for the new monument and National Park, giving local leaders a powerful voice and seat at the table.\n \u00a0\n This bill codifies the boundaries of the new Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, as outlined by President Trump.\n \u00a0\nFor a PDF copy of the bill, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "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://stewart.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-stewart-announces-new-national-park-in-utah"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.681142020970583, "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"}