President Trump Signs $3B-A-Year 'Great American Outdoors Act'

President Trump Signs $3B-A-Year 'Great American Outdoors Act'

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The video discusses the Great American Outdoors Act, which allocates $3 billion annually to support deferred maintenance projects on federal lands and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Act aims to address a $20 billion maintenance backlog on federally owned lands, including national parks and forests. While supporters hail it as significant conservation legislation, opponents argue it is insufficient. The Act passed both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support, with the late Representative John Lewis sponsoring the original measure.

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What is the primary purpose of the Great American Outdoors Act?

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How much funding does the Great American Outdoors Act provide annually?

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What is the estimated maintenance backlog on federally owned lands mentioned in the text?

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What do supporters of the Great American Outdoors Act claim about its significance?

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Who sponsored the original measure of the Great American Outdoors Act?

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