{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://tipton.house.gov/media/press-releases/tipton-voices-concern-about-potential-one-size-fits-all-land-management", "Tipton Voices Concern about Potential One-Size-Fits-All Land Management Approach, Says Local Voices Must be Consulted", "2017-12-08", "2017", "2017-12", "Republican", "House", "CO", "Scott Tipton", "T000470", "tipton.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON D.C. \u2014 During a hearing in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) voiced concerns about H.R. 1349 and its potential to lead to a one-size-fits-all approach to bicycle use in Wilderness Areas. Tipton had the opportunity to question an expert witness on the potential impact of this legislation.\nH.R. 1349 would amend the Wilderness Act to ensure that the use of bicycles, wheelchairs, strollers, and game carts is not prohibited across designated Wilderness Areas.\u00a0\nIn his opening statement before the committee, Tipton said, \u201cI have long supported a balanced approach to federal land management, one that supports multiple uses, keeps public lands accessible, and prioritizes the voice and wishes of the local communities. The biggest concerns that I hear out of my district are about the one-size-fits-all approach that we\u2019ve seen from the federal land management agencies over the last several years.\u201d\nDuring the hearing, Tipton asked Mr. Ted Stroll, President of the Sustainable Trails Coalition, how local land managers would work to determine if there are any trails within their Wilderness Areas that are suitable for bicycle use. Mr. Stoll testified that local communities and stakeholders play a huge role in determining whether or not trails within these areas should be open to bicycle travel.\nOf the hearing, Tipton said, \u201cI thank Mr. Stroll for his testimony, which further enhanced my belief that local input should be prioritized in any federal policy impacting the management of our nation\u2019s public lands.\u201d\nTipton\u2019s opening statement and line of questioning can be viewed here.\nAn audio file of Tipton\u2019s remarks can be downloaded here.\n# # #", 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://tipton.house.gov/media/press-releases/tipton-voices-concern-about-potential-one-size-fits-all-land-management"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.4844569377601147, "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"}