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 days or use of Federal recreational lands and waters on specified dates. These required free days include Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, the first day of National Park Week, Juneteenth, 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, the bill 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?

This section establishes findings related to the National Park System and other public lands. The findings state that these lands are protected for the benefit of all people in the United States. Fee-free days on federal recreational lands are recognized as opportunities for community service. The findings suggest that fee-free days should be aligned with important dates and holidays to promote national pride and volunteerism.

Last updated: 12/10/2025 · Introduced: 12/10/2025

Author: Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)

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This bill mandates free admission days at federal recreational lands and waters on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, the first day of National Park Week, Juneteenth, Great American Outdoors Day, National Public Lands Day, and Veterans Day.
The bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to establish these required fee-free days.
It encourages alignment of fee-free days with dates and holidays to promote national pride and volunteerism on federal recreational lands.

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