Connect Our Parks Act

The Connect Our Parks Act requires the National Park Service to assess where broadband internet and cellular service are most needed in National Parks, focusing on locations like visitor facilities, campgrounds, and areas improving emergency access. Within 3 years, the Park Service must develop a plan to install this infrastructure in specific areas, prioritizing already developed zones to protect park resources and using public-private partnerships. The plan must ensure minimum broadband speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, while avoiding harm to scenic views, cultural sites, or visitor experiences. This bill directly affects National Park visitors and staff by aiming to improve connectivity for safety, information access, and park operations.