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S 3313 · 119th CongressIntroduced

Emergency exit on park land in Virginia

Energy & Utilities
The vote
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Worked the bill
$486M
24 groups · their total 2025 lobbying
In the distance
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Summary

What the bill does

This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to grant a right-of-way for an emergency exit road across National Park Service land in Virginia. The exit would connect the Wintergreen Resort area to a public road. Before issuing the permit, the Secretary must study alternatives, analyze fire risks, and complete environmental reviews.

Why it matters

The stakes

The bill affects public access and safety for people near Wintergreen Resort. It also sets a precedent for how emergency roads can be built on federal park land.

The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • The emergency exit would provide a faster escape route for residents and visitors during wildfires or other disasters.bill
  • The bill requires environmental and safety studies before construction, ensuring the road is built responsibly.bill
Critics
  • Building a road on park land could harm natural habitats and scenic views in the Blue Ridge Parkway area.report
  • The bill forces the government to grant the right-of-way, limiting the National Park Service's ability to protect the land.bill

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The bill

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S 3313Emergency exit on park land in VirginiaEnergy & Utilities

Who paid lobbyists to work it

Direct tie24 groups · their total 2025 lobbying
GroupIssues2025 lobbying
(all issues)
Has PAC?
STATE OF LOC NATION GLOBAL PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION›AdvocacyOtherBanking$80M✗No PAC
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.›EnergyBankingForeign$70M✗No PAC
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS›Real EstateBankingInsurance$54M✓NAORPAC
BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE INC›EnergyBankingHealth$34M✗No PAC
META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES›TechSports & MediaBanking$26M✗No PAC
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY›TransportBankingForeign$20M✓GMC
AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL›BankingEnergyTransport$19M✓ACCP
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC›BankingTechLabor$18M✓ASLSSFAP

Election money, in the distance

Background · not tied to this billEnergy & Utilities PACs -> the members who voted

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