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Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act

USA119th CongressS-3429| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (6)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to establish mandatory fee-free days for entry to federal recreational lands and waters. Congress finds that these fee-free days provide opportunities for public support and should align with important national dates to encourage volunteerism and national pride. Specifically, the legislation requires the Secretary to provide free admission on six designated days each year, shifting from a discretionary "may provide for" to a mandatory "shall provide for." These mandated 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 . The bill also retains the Secretary's authority to designate additional fee-free days beyond these required dates.
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Timeline
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • December 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act

USA119th CongressS-3429| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to establish mandatory fee-free days for entry to federal recreational lands and waters. Congress finds that these fee-free days provide opportunities for public support and should align with important national dates to encourage volunteerism and national pride. Specifically, the legislation requires the Secretary to provide free admission on six designated days each year, shifting from a discretionary "may provide for" to a mandatory "shall provide for." These mandated 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 . The bill also retains the Secretary's authority to designate additional fee-free days beyond these required dates.
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Timeline
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • December 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (6)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted