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A bill to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center".

Senate

Renames the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper Wyoming as the Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center".

House

Renames the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper Wyoming as the Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center

Latest action: Wed Jul 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating May 17, 2025, as "Kids to Parks Day".

Senate

Designates May 17, 2025, as Kids to Parks Day and recognizes outdoor recreation and open spaces as important to young people's health and education

Latest action: Mon May 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating May 16, 2026, as "Kids to Parks Day".

Senate

Designates May 16, 2026, as "Kids to Parks Day" and recognizes the value of outdoor recreation and open spaces for young people's health and education

Latest action: Thu May 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Protect our Parks Act of 2025

Senate

Strengthens protections for national parks by advancing measures aimed at preserving park lands and resources

Latest action: Tue Mar 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

PATRIOT Parks Act

Senate

Establishes the PATRIOT Parks Act to govern matters involving the National Park System

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Making National Parks Safer Act

House

Require stronger safety measures in national parks to improve visitor protection and emergency response

Latest action: Wed Mar 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

Senate

Reduce solid waste in national parks by advancing waste reduction practices and park operations changes

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Activating National Parks in Cities Act

House

Establishes activities to activate national parks in cities through urban park engagement initiatives

Latest action: Tue Feb 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

House

Require measures to reduce waste in national parks and improve waste management practices across park units

Latest action: Fri May 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

PARC Act

Senate

Establishes the PARC Act as a Senate measure referred to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Latest action: Thu Mar 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act

Senate

Establishes a preservation framework for the Rim of the Valley corridor tied to national parks and protected lands

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

House

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether the Bonneville Shoreline Trail should be designated under the National Trails System Act

Latest action: Thu May 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

STARS Act

House

Directs federal land agencies to make September 17, 2026, a fee free day for national parks and other recreation sites to mark the nation's 250th anniversary

Latest action: Wed Dec 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act

Senate

Directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to offer free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes to law enforcement officers and firefighters

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act

House

Increases funding available from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for recreational public access projects on federal land

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act

House

Expand Joshua Tree National Park by adding land to the park's authorized boundaries

Latest action: Wed May 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

BELO’S Act

House

Extends eligibility for a free lifetime National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass to survivors of certain deceased Armed Forces members

Latest action: Wed May 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to designate a mountain in the State of Alaska as Denali.

Senate

Designates a mountain in Alaska with the official name Denali for federal use

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act

Senate

Expand Joshua Tree National Park by adding land to the park's boundaries through federal legislation

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

Senate

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether the Bonneville Shoreline Trail should be designated under the National Trails System Act

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

Senate

Authorize off-highway vehicle use in certain areas of Capitol Reef National Park in Utah

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.

House

Directs a feasibility study on designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail under the National Trails System Act

Latest action: Wed Jul 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act

Senate

Modify the boundary of Vicksburg National Military Park to change the park's authorized area

Latest action: Thu Mar 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act

House

Designates additional federal land for inclusion in the Sarvis Creek Wilderness area

Latest action: Tue Apr 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act

House

Directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to give lifetime free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes to law enforcement officers

Latest action: Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

RTP Full Funding Act of 2025

Senate

Extend full funding for the Recreational Trails Program in 2025 under federal surface transportation law

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating the week of April 19 through April 27, 2025, as "National Park Week".

Senate

Designates the week of April 19 through April 27, 2025, as National Park Week to recognize national parks

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act

House

Expand funding for national parks by increasing revenue from overseas tourists through park-related fees or receipts

Latest action: Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act

House

Adjusts the boundary of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to include Scarper Ridge lands

Latest action: Wed Mar 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act

House

Preserves the Rim of the Valley Corridor through a federal corridor preservation measure tied to public lands

Latest action: Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act

Senate

Adjusts the boundary of Big Bend National Park to change the park's defined federal land area

Latest action: Mon Jun 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act

Senate

Adjusts the boundary of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to include Scarper Ridge lands

Latest action: Fri Mar 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2025

House

Adjusts the boundary of Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky to include additional land within the park area

Latest action: Wed Mar 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Parkway Safety and Reinvestment Act

House

Establishes the Parkway Safety and Reinvestment Act to improve parkway safety and reinvestment efforts

Latest action: Thu Mar 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Making National Parks Safer Act

Senate

Directs the National Park Service to assess and plan installation of Next Generation 911 systems at emergency communications centers in national parks

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

American Sovereignty and Monterey Historic Military Site Study Act

House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Latest action: Thu May 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2025

Senate

Adjusts the boundary of Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky to include additional land within the park

Latest action: Thu May 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025

Senate

Designates the Myakka River for protection under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act

Senate

Designates additional federal land in Colorado as part of the Sarvis Creek Wilderness area to complete its boundaries

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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