Originating in the Senate, the ACE Act is a bipartisan effort lead by Senators Barrasso (R-WY) and Carper (D-DE) and supported by Roosevelt Conservation Caucus (RCC) members Cramer (R-SD) and Capito (R-WV). Similarly, the legislation enjoyed bipartisan support as it moved through the House and was championed by RCC members Rep. Watkins (R-KS-2), Rep. Zeldin (R-NY-1), and Rep. Stivers (R-OH-15). Following the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, the legislation is the second major conservation bill to become law this year.