Waives Park Entrance Fees on Federal Holidays
HR6603-119 · Introduced Dec 10, 2025
Why it matters
Visitors who pay entrance fees would enter for free on federal holidays. Parks and refuges would lose that fee income on those days.
What it does
- Ends entrance fees at national park units on federal holidays
- Covers national wildlife refuges that charge entrance fees too
- Applies to holidays listed in federal law, such as Independence Day
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About this bill
Would require the Interior Department to waive entrance fees at national park and wildlife refuge units on federal holidays. The waiver applies only at sites that normally charge an entrance fee.
Our Parks Act
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Outdoor and family groups would likely say free holiday entry makes parks easier to visit. It may help people who cannot easily pay fees.
💬 The case against
Some park groups would likely say lost fee income could hurt upkeep. Heavy holiday crowds could also strain facilities and staff.
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