The America the Beautiful Act reauthorizes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund , extending its operation until 2033 and increasing the maximum annual deposit to $2 billion. This legislation aims to address deferred maintenance needs across federal lands by providing a dedicated funding source for critical infrastructure and facility repairs. The bill introduces new provisions to enhance the fund's effectiveness, including prioritizing projects that receive at least 15 percent of their costs from donations. It also expands the eligible land for fund use to include all land administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and mandates improved methods for soliciting donations, such as through public awareness campaigns and during federal recreational pass purchases. Furthermore, the act requires the disposal of assets that no longer serve the public interest and a comprehensive report to Congress on strategies for reducing deferred maintenance and increasing preventative maintenance activities.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
America the Beautiful Act
USA119th CongressS-1547| Senate
| Updated: 5/1/2025
The America the Beautiful Act reauthorizes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund , extending its operation until 2033 and increasing the maximum annual deposit to $2 billion. This legislation aims to address deferred maintenance needs across federal lands by providing a dedicated funding source for critical infrastructure and facility repairs. The bill introduces new provisions to enhance the fund's effectiveness, including prioritizing projects that receive at least 15 percent of their costs from donations. It also expands the eligible land for fund use to include all land administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and mandates improved methods for soliciting donations, such as through public awareness campaigns and during federal recreational pass purchases. Furthermore, the act requires the disposal of assets that no longer serve the public interest and a comprehensive report to Congress on strategies for reducing deferred maintenance and increasing preventative maintenance activities.