Bill > S949

This bill, called the "Protect our Parks Act of 2025," aims to address staffing and operational issues within the National Park Service (NPS). The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to take immediate actions to fully staff National Park System units, ensuring visitor safety, resource protection, and comprehensive maintenance coverage. Specifically, it mandates filling all maintenance staff positions and reinstating any employees who were involuntarily removed or terminated between January 20, 2025, and February 25, 2025. Additionally, the bill provides the Secretary with continued authority to carry out existing NPS projects that were previously authorized or funded through several key legislative acts, including the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. These provisions are designed to maintain operational continuity and ensure that the National Park Service can effectively manage and maintain national parks across the United States.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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