H.R.9282

Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act

Introduced·6/11/26

The bill proposes fee-free days for federal recreational lands and waters on specific holidays and events.

The Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to mandate fee-free days for federal recreational lands and waters on certain holidays and events. These fee-free days include Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, National Park Week, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Great American Outdoors Day, National Public Lands Day, and Veterans Day. The bill aims to protect public lands, encourage community service, and align with important dates and holidays to foster national pride and volunteerism.

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Where it stands

Current
Natural Resources Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 11

House

Introduced in House

Jun 11

House

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.