PARKS Act
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The Promoting Access to Recreation for Kids in Foster Settings Act, also known as the PARKS Act, seeks to expand recreational opportunities for foster children and their families. It proposes an amendment to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to specifically include licensed foster families as recipients of free annual passes for federal recreation lands.
These passes would cover applicable entrance fees and standard amenity fees, allowing foster families to visit national parks and other federal sites without cost. Eligibility requires foster families to provide adequate proof as determined by the Secretary.
The bill generally limits each foster family to one free annual pass; however, it includes a crucial provision for larger families. If a family's size necessitates more coverage for all members during a visit, the Secretary may issue additional passes to ensure full access.
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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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
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