S. 704: Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-25 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-25):
Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 and increases funding for the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP). This Natural Resources Conservation Service program provides state and tribal governments competitive grants to encourage owners and operators of privately-held land (i.e., farm, ranch, and forest land) to allow public access for hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-dependent recreation.
The bill also reauthorizes through FY2029 VPA-HIP funding to encourage public access to land covered by wetland reserve easements through agreements with states and tribal governments.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM 2025-03-11 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA 2025-12-17 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN 2026-07-29 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 704 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 704?
S. 704 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 704 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).