"After five years of pushing this through Congress, I am ecstatic that my bill has finally been signed into law. It's a sign that, even after the contentious year we've had in Washington, we can still come together to pass a common-sense fix for communities around the country," Udall said. "It's not just the local outdoor enthusiasts who benefit from this change; more recreational opportunities are a bigger draw for tourists, who spur economic development in our mountain areas and inject much-needed revenue during slower months and otherwise-tight times. I'll keep working with the Forest Service and Colorado ski areas to help implement the new law in a way that makes sense for our communities."
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