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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7089

PARK Act

National Parks: Ban on Free Entry for Presidential Birthdays

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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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.

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Milestones

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Jan 15, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Jan 15, 2026

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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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D: 8

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