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States to be reimbursed for operating national parks during government shutdowns.

This proposed bill aims to ensure that if the federal government shuts down and states use their own funds to keep national parks open, those funds will be repaid. This means national parks can remain accessible to citizens even during federal government closures, without states bearing the full financial burden.
Key points
States that operate national parks during a government shutdown will be reimbursed for their expenses.
Reimbursement must occur within 30 days after the shutdown ends, upon the state's request.
The goal is to ensure continued operation of national parks and prevent additional financial strain on state budgets.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5743
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Process start date: 2023-09-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To require the Secretary of the Interior to repay States for amounts expended by States to operate units of the National Park System during a Government shutdown.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5743.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States that operate national parks during a government shutdown will be reimbursed for their expenses.
  • Reimbursement must occur within 30 days after the shutdown ends, upon the state's request.
  • The goal is to ensure continued operation of national parks and prevent additional financial strain on state budgets.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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