The STARS Act waives entrance and recreation fees on September 17, 2026, for National Park System and Wildlife Refuge System sites, and Bureau of.
The STARS Act, or Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act, waives entrance fees for National Park System and National Wildlife Refuge System sites on September 17, 2026, in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Additionally, it waives standard amenity recreation fees for sites managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and Forest Service on the same date. This bill aims to encourage public access to recreational sites during the semiquincentennial celebration.
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