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.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_390
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2023-02-13