((a)) ** Covered community defined** In this section, the term “covered community” means a rural or urban community, including an Indian Tribe, that is—

((1)) low-income or underserved; and

((2)) has been underrepresented in outdoor recreation opportunities on Federal recreational lands and waters.

((b)) ** Report** Not later than 3 years after , the Secretaries, acting jointly, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes—

((1)) the estimated use of special recreation permits serving covered communities;

((2)) examples of special recreation permits, partnerships, cooperative agreements, or other arrangements providing access to Federal recreational lands and waters for covered communities;

((3)) other ways covered communities are engaging on Federal recreational lands and waters, including through stewardship and conservation projects or activities;

((4)) any barriers for existing or prospective recreation service providers and holders of commercial use authorizations operating within or serving a covered community; and

((5)) any recommendations to facilitate and increase permitted access to Federal recreational lands and waters for covered communities.