What does Preamble of HR 5729 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To authorize direct emergency acquisition flexibilities for the National Park Service for the purpose of retaining, vetting, approving, and expediting contractor approval for the clearing, rebuilding, maintenance, and improvement of the Grand Canyon grounds that have been impacted by the Dragon Bravo Fire,' aims to provide the National Park Service with emergency acquisition flexibilities. The bill specifically targets the Grand Canyon grounds impacted by the Dragon Bravo Fire. These flexibilities relate to retaining, vetting, approving, and expediting contractor approval for clearing, rebuilding, maintenance, and improvement efforts.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 5729 do?

This bill is formally titled the North Rim Restoration Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of HR 5729 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Covered area” is defined as areas within Grand Canyon National Park impacted by the Dragon Bravo Fire. “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service.

What does EMERGENCY CONTRACTING AUTHORITY. of HR 5729 do?

This section establishes emergency contracting authority for recovery efforts related to the Dragon Bravo Fire. The Secretary is authorized to use emergency acquisition flexibilities, including increased thresholds, without requiring a Presidential declaration. Contracting authority applies to forest management, rebuilding, improvements, and recovery efforts, as well as activities listed in section 4(a). The authority does not apply to services outside of those described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) unless otherwise provided by law or regulation. The Secretary must submit reports to specified congressional committees every 180 days detailing expenditures, costs, contractors, and potential issues like conflicts of interest, waste, fraud, or abuse. The Secretary can request a 12-month extension of the authority if a new wildfire impacts recovery efforts. The authority expires 7 years after enactment or when recovery efforts are completed, whichever comes first.

What does LIMITED SOLE-SOURCE PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY. of HR 5729 do?

This section grants the Secretary authority to enter into noncompetitive contracts for the planning, design, repair, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, stabilization, replacement, or operation of assets supporting the recovery and reopening of the Grand Canyon National Park North Rim. This authority is subject to a determination by the Secretary that the current concessioner is uniquely positioned to execute the contracts and that noncompetitive procedures are necessary for public health and safety, resource protection, or essential services. The authority expires seven years after the Act's enactment. Procurement actions under this section are considered separate from any existing concession contract and do not modify it. The section clarifies that it does not authorize the award of concession contracts without full compliance with applicable law and does not prevent the Secretary from using competitive procedures if deemed in the best interest of the United States.

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North Rim Restoration Act — HR. 5729

Last updated: 3/2/2026 · Introduced: 10/10/2025

Author: Elijah Crane (R-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the National Park Service to expedite contractor approvals and use increased thresholds for clearing, rebuilding, maintenance, and improvements related to the Dragon Bravo Fire at Grand Canyon National Park, without requiring a Presidential declaration.
The bill allows the Secretary of the Interior to enter into limited, noncompetitive contracts for recovery and reopening efforts at the Grand Canyon National Park North Rim, if the current concessioner is uniquely positioned to execute the work.
The bill establishes reporting requirements for expenditures and potential issues related to recovery efforts and includes an expiration date of seven years after enactment or when recovery is complete, whichever comes first.

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