National Parks: Ban on Free Entry for Presidential Birthdays
Also known as: PARK Act
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Key Points
This bill, introduced by Representative Amo, would stop the government from giving away free entry to national parks specifically to celebrate a sitting president's birthday.
It applies to all national parks and wildlife refuges that usually charge a fee. Under this rule, these locations could no longer waive those costs just because it is the current president's birthday.
There is one exception: if the president's birthday falls on a day that is already a federal holiday, the park could still be free if that holiday is normally a fee-free day.
The goal of the policy is to prevent public lands from being used for political celebrations or to honor a current leader in a way that supporters of the bill say feels like treating them like royalty.
For regular Americans, this means you should not expect a surprise free day at the park just because the president is having a birthday. You would still pay the normal entrance fee on that day.
Milestones
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Jan 15, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PARK Act
Bill NumberHR 7089
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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