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Lifetime National Park Passes for Families of Fallen Service Members.

This act grants lifetime, free access passes to all National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands. The benefit is specifically aimed at surviving family members of Armed Forces personnel who died while serving their country. This provides a tangible, permanent benefit to those receiving death gratuity or dependency compensation.
Key points
Surviving family members of fallen service members are granted free, lifetime access to all U.S. National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands.
Eligibility is tied to receiving specific military survivor benefits, such as a death gratuity or dependency and indemnity compensation.
This change offers a permanent financial and recreational benefit, eliminating entrance fees for eligible families.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9516
Sponsor: Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5]
Process start date: 2024-09-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Families National Parks Access Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9516.

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 2024-09-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Surviving family members of fallen service members are granted free, lifetime access to all U.S. National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands.
  • Eligibility is tied to receiving specific military survivor benefits, such as a death gratuity or dependency and indemnity compensation.
  • This change offers a permanent financial and recreational benefit, eliminating entrance fees for eligible families.
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. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7290)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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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