Continuing its efforts on behalf of members and others seeking relief from overzealous government restrictions on journalists and those who need to photograph and/or filming on public lands as part of their businesses, POMA testified in writing to the House Committee on Natural Resources, Aug. 2, 2014. The Committee heard testimony on H.R. 2798, which sets forth a reasonable process for acquiring a permit to film on public lands and an annual fee to do so. The complete testimony is available for review. This is a critical bill to all POMA members and the outdoor industry.

Continuing its efforts on behalf of members and others seeking relief from overzealous government restrictions on journalists and those who need to photograph and/or filming on public lands as part of their businesses, POMA testified in writing to the House Committee on Natural Resources, Aug. 2, 2014. The Committee heard testimony on H.R. 2798, which sets forth a reasonable process for acquiring a permit to film on public lands and an annual fee to do so. The complete testimony is available for review. This is a critical bill to all POMA members and the outdoor industry.

The testimony of POMA, the co-signers, and individuals who provided examples of experiences related to current laws, becomes part of the complete record of testimony before the House Committee on Natural Resources. 

In addition, the live hearing was broadcast via live stream online. Video archives of Committee meetings are available on each event page approximately 24 hours after the conclusion of the event. Digital archives (either video or audiocasts) of Committee events are available from 2007 to present. Learn more about the video archives.