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National Parks: Ban on Politicians' Photos on Park Passes

Also known as: Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act

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Key Points

  • This bill would change the rules for the 'America the Beautiful' pass, which gives people access to national parks and other federal lands. It would ban the use of photos featuring any living current or former elected official or political figure on the pass.
  • The proposal aims to keep the national park system neutral. By banning images of living politicians, the bill seeks to prevent the passes from being used as a way to promote specific leaders or political parties.
  • If this becomes law, the agencies that manage federal lands, like the National Park Service and the Forest Service, would have to ensure future pass designs focus on things like scenery, wildlife, or historical landmarks instead of people in government.
  • This change would not affect the price of the pass, who can buy one, or which parks people can visit. It only controls what the physical or digital card looks like.

Milestones

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Jan 27, 2026House

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.

Jan 27, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act

Bill NumberHR 7251
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred 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.

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