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US S3429

US S3429
Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act


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Introduced
12/10/2025
In Committee
12/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide that entrance fees shall not be charged for entry to Federal recreational lands and water on certain days, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act," amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to mandate that entrance fees will not be charged for entry to Federal recreational lands and waters on specific days each year, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the first day of National Park Week, Juneteenth, Great American Outdoors Day, National Public Lands Day, and Veterans Day. The bill's findings emphasize that these public lands are for everyone and that fee-free days, especially when aligned with holidays and important dates, can encourage community service and national pride. The Secretary of the Interior is required to provide these fee-free days and is also given the authority to offer additional fee-free days.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 12/10/2025)

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