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HR9145119th Congress

PARKS Act

Sponsored By: Representative Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]

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Summary

Free annual federal lands passes for foster families. This bill would amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to add foster family homes, as defined in the Social Security Act, to the list of people eligible for a no-cost annual pass. Families must provide proof of eligibility as determined by the Secretary. One free pass is allowed per family, and the Secretary may provide additional no-cost passes if a family is too large to be covered by a single pass.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Free federal parks pass for foster families

If enacted, families whose home is a foster family home (as defined in section 472(c) of the Social Security Act, including under section 479B) would be eligible for a free annual federal lands pass. Eligible foster families would need to show adequate proof of eligibility as determined by the Secretary. The benefit would generally be limited to one free pass per family. If a family is too large to be covered by a single pass when visiting a site together, the Secretary would provide one or more additional free passes to cover entrance and standard amenity fees.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]

ID • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 6/29/2026

Roll Call Votes

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