To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for free annual passes to licensed foster families.
Free National Park Passes for Foster Families
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to the House Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Agriculture for review. It is actively moving through the initial steps, but no further actions or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill currently listed for this proposal.
Legislative Progress
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
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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for free annual passes to licensed foster families.
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