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
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in Senate
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.