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Digital Park Passes and Support for Tourist Gateway Communities.

This law aims to simplify citizens' travel planning by introducing digital national park passes and providing real-time data on current visitor traffic. Furthermore, it offers financial and technical assistance to local communities adjacent to recreational areas, helping them address housing and infrastructure issues caused by high tourism volume.
Key points
Introduction of a digital version of the annual National Parks Pass (America the Beautiful Pass), storable on a mobile device.
Launch of a pilot program providing real-time or predictive data on congestion at popular recreational sites to facilitate trip planning and visitor dispersal.
Financial and technical support for local businesses (hotels, campgrounds, restaurants) and authorities to improve infrastructure and manage visitor traffic in gateway communities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_390
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2023-02-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Gateway Community and Recreation Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_390.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of a digital version of the annual National Parks Pass (America the Beautiful Pass), storable on a mobile device.
  • Launch of a pilot program providing real-time or predictive data on congestion at popular recreational sites to facilitate trip planning and visitor dispersal.
  • Financial and technical support for local businesses (hotels, campgrounds, restaurants) and authorities to improve infrastructure and manage visitor traffic in gateway communities.
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 Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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