PARKS Act
The PARKS Act amends federal law to provide free annual recreation passes to families operating licensed foster homes. This change allows these families to visit national parks and federal lands without paying entrance or amenity fees, with provisions for additional passes if the family is too large to fit within a single pass limit. The legislation directly impacts foster families by removing financial barriers to outdoor recreation for their wards and household members. It requires families to submit proof of their foster home status to receive the benefit, which remains subject to approval by the relevant federal secretary.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 4, 2026
Last action Jun 30, 2026
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Jun 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Jun 4, 2026
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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