# 115-hr-5608: Explore America Act of 2018

115-hr-5608, Explore America Act of 2018, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-5608
- Congress: 115
- Title: Explore America Act of 2018
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- Introduced: 2018-04-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Explore America Act of 2018 This bill modifies and sets forth new provisions regarding the Preserve America Program and authorizes partnerships with gateway communities adjacent to units of the National Park System. Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and such areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.

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## Sources
- [115-hr-5608 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5608)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5608 (as of 2025-11-18).