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Protect our Parks Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-949| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Protect our Parks Act of 2025" directs the Secretary of the Interior to ensure that all National Park Service units are fully staffed to enhance visitor safety and enjoyment, and to protect natural and cultural resources, specifically requiring the filling of all maintenance staff positions . It further mandates the reinstatement of individuals involuntarily removed or terminated from Service employment between January 20 and February 25, 2025, using previously appropriated funds. Additionally, the bill explicitly authorizes the Secretary to continue all National Park Service projects for which funds are authorized or appropriated under several significant existing laws. These include the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This ensures the uninterrupted progress of critical park operations and development initiatives funded by these acts.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3555
Introduced in House
  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3555
    Introduced in House

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3555: Protect our Parks Act of 2025
Employee hiringGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementParks, recreation areas, trails

Protect our Parks Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-949| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
The "Protect our Parks Act of 2025" directs the Secretary of the Interior to ensure that all National Park Service units are fully staffed to enhance visitor safety and enjoyment, and to protect natural and cultural resources, specifically requiring the filling of all maintenance staff positions . It further mandates the reinstatement of individuals involuntarily removed or terminated from Service employment between January 20 and February 25, 2025, using previously appropriated funds. Additionally, the bill explicitly authorizes the Secretary to continue all National Park Service projects for which funds are authorized or appropriated under several significant existing laws. These include the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This ensures the uninterrupted progress of critical park operations and development initiatives funded by these acts.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3555
Introduced in House
  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3555
    Introduced in House
Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3555: Protect our Parks Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employee hiringGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementParks, recreation areas, trails