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Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act

USA119th CongressHR-9282| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (26)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Dec 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3429
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
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.
  • December 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3429
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    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.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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  • S 119-3429: Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act

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.
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Timeline
Dec 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3429
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
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.
  • December 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3429
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    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.
Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (26)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-3429: Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted