Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9145

PARKS Act

Free National Park Passes for Foster Families

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Next up: A house committee

The PARKS Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is sitting with the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Agriculture. These committees must review the bill before it can move forward, but no action has been taken since June 3, 2026. Because most bills do not receive a committee vote, this proposal is considered stalled.

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Unlikely to pass

While this bill has a popular goal and low cost, most individual bills introduced in the House do not become law unless they are added to a larger package.

Key Points

This bill would give licensed foster families free annual passes to visit national parks and other federal lands. These passes usually cost 80 dollars a year and cover entrance fees for everyone in a single vehicle.
The goal is to make it easier and more affordable for foster parents to take children outdoors. By removing the cost of entry, the bill aims to help these families bond and enjoy nature together without worrying about the price.
Families would need to show proof that they are a licensed foster home to get the pass. If a foster family is very large and cannot fit under one pass, the government can provide extra passes so everyone can enter for free.
This change would update a current law that already provides free passes to groups like active military members and people with disabilities. It adds foster families to the list of people who do not have to pay for these annual passes.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Jun 4, 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.

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Jun 4, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

PARKS Act

Bill NumberHR 9145

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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