What does FEE-FREE DAYS FOR FEDERAL RECREATIONAL LANDS AND WATERS. of Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act do?

This section amends Section 805(e) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. The Secretary is now required to provide for free admission or use of Federal recreational lands and waters on specified days. These required 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. The Secretary retains the authority to provide for additional free days beyond those specifically listed.

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Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act

Q: What does Preamble of Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. The proposed amendment would address entrance fees for Federal recreational lands and water. Specifically, it aims to provide that entrance fees shall not be charged on certain days.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act.

Q: What does FINDINGS. of Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act do?

Congress finds that National Park System units and public land are protected for all people's benefit Fee-free days have provided opportunities for community service activities Fee-free days should align with important dates and holidays to encourage volunteerism

Last updated: 6/11/2026 · Introduced: 6/11/2026

Author: Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill prohibits charging entrance fees on certain days, including Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, the first day of National Park Week, and Veterans Day.
The Secretary is required to provide free admission to Federal recreational lands and waters on specified days, with the authority to add more free days.
The bill aims to encourage volunteerism and community service by aligning fee-free days with important dates and holidays.

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