This bill would change a federal law so that any unit of the National Park System that charges an entrance fee must accept cash as a form of payment. It adds a requirement to section 803(e) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 13, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
If a National Park unit charges an entrance fee, the park must accept cash payments. The bill does not change whether a fee is charged or the amount of the fee. No publicly available information on when the requirement would take effect.
No publicly available information on costs, budget effects, or funding sources in the bill text. The bill does not include estimates for administrative or operational expenses.
The bill's short title and text show the intent to ensure people can use cash to pay entrance fees at National Park units. No additional publicly available statements from sponsors or supporters are included in the bill text.
No publicly available information on opposition or concerns in the bill text or the provided metadata.