This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to establish specific, mandatory fee-free days for entry to federal recreational lands and waters. It requires the Secretary to provide free admission on six designated holidays and special days each year, moving from a discretionary provision to a firm requirement. The mandated fee-free days include Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday , the first day of National Park Week , Juneteenth National Independence Day , Great American Outdoors Day , National Public Lands Day , and Veterans Day . Congress intends for these days to encourage public access, community service, and national pride, while the Secretary retains authority to designate additional fee-free days.
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.
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.
Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act
USA119th CongressHR-9282| House
| Updated: 6/11/2026
This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to establish specific, mandatory fee-free days for entry to federal recreational lands and waters. It requires the Secretary to provide free admission on six designated holidays and special days each year, moving from a discretionary provision to a firm requirement. The mandated fee-free days include Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday , the first day of National Park Week , Juneteenth National Independence Day , Great American Outdoors Day , National Public Lands Day , and Veterans Day . Congress intends for these days to encourage public access, community service, and national pride, while the Secretary retains authority to designate additional fee-free days.
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.
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.