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Improving Housing and Workforce for National Park and Forest Managers.

This Act addresses the critical shortage of affordable housing for federal employees managing national parks and forests. It grants new authority to the National Park Service (NPS) to build staff housing outside park boundaries and streamlines partnerships with private and local entities to increase housing supply. These changes aim to improve recruitment and retention of staff, ensuring better maintenance and management of public lands for all citizens.
Key points
The National Park Service can acquire land (up to 20 acres) outside park boundaries specifically for developing employee housing, easing the housing crisis in gateway communities.
Federal land agencies gain temporary authority (until 2030) to directly hire local residents living near field units for entry-level positions (up to GS-9).
The maximum lease term for Forest Service workforce housing infrastructure is extended from 30 to 50 years to encourage long-term housing investment.
Requires a comprehensive report analyzing how short-term vacation rentals (like Airbnb) impact the availability and cost of housing for federal employees near public lands.
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Print number: 118_S_5125
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2024-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Land Manager Housing and Workforce Improvement Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5125.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The National Park Service can acquire land (up to 20 acres) outside park boundaries specifically for developing employee housing, easing the housing crisis in gateway communities.
  • Federal land agencies gain temporary authority (until 2030) to directly hire local residents living near field units for entry-level positions (up to GS-9).
  • The maximum lease term for Forest Service workforce housing infrastructure is extended from 30 to 50 years to encourage long-term housing investment.
  • Requires a comprehensive report analyzing how short-term vacation rentals (like Airbnb) impact the availability and cost of housing for federal employees near public lands.
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. Barrasso, John [R-WY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7145; text: CR S7146-7148)

Is this summary verified?

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

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