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This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide free annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes to law enforcement officers and firefighters. Specifically, the bill expands existing pass provisions to include law enforcement officers and firefighters from federal, state, local government, and tribal agencies who can provide adequate proof of eligibility. The bill carefully defines these terms, with "firefighters" being employees who directly work on suppressing fires (including wildland fires), and "law enforcement officers" being defined as those authorized to prevent, detect, investigate criminal law violations, or supervise sentenced criminal offenders. This legislation builds upon existing free pass programs for military members and their dependents, extending similar recreational access benefits to first responders who serve their communities in critical public safety roles. The pass would allow these professionals free entry to national parks and other federal recreational lands, potentially providing a meaningful benefit to recognize their service and offer opportunities for recreation and relaxation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/183/all-info