North Rim Restoration Act of 2025
Summary
The North Rim Restoration Act of 2025 aims to expedite the recovery of Grand Canyon National Park grounds impacted by the Dragon Bravo Fire. It authorizes the National Park Service to use emergency acquisition flexibilities for contracting services related to clearing, rebuilding, maintaining, and improving the affected areas. The Act also mandates regular reports to Congress on expenditures, potential conflicts of interest, and progress of recovery efforts.
Expected Effects
This act will likely speed up the restoration process by cutting through red tape. It also ensures oversight through required reporting. The act's impact is time-limited, expiring after five years or upon completion of recovery efforts.
Potential Benefits
- Faster restoration of the Grand Canyon's North Rim after the Dragon Bravo Fire.
- Streamlined contracting processes for emergency services.
- Increased efficiency in resource allocation for recovery efforts.
- Enhanced transparency through regular reporting to Congress.
- Potential for job creation in the construction and environmental sectors.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased costs due to expedited contracting processes.
- Risk of contractor conflicts of interest despite reporting requirements.
- Possible environmental impacts from rapid construction and restoration activities.
- Limited scope, focusing solely on the Dragon Bravo Fire's impact.
- Potential for waste, fraud, and abuse despite reporting requirements.
Constitutional Alignment
The North Rim Restoration Act aligns with the Constitution's General Welfare Clause (Preamble). Congress is authorized to enact legislation that promotes the general welfare, which includes preserving national parks and responding to natural disasters. Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).