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National Park Restoration Fund Extended to 2033 with Increased Funding.

This law extends the critical fund for repairing infrastructure in national parks and public lands until 2033, increasing the annual allocation to $2 billion. It introduces new rules encouraging citizens to make voluntary donations when purchasing passes, prioritizing projects that receive significant private support. This means better maintenance of trails, roads, and facilities used by visitors.
Key points
The National Parks Restoration Fund (Legacy Restoration Fund) is extended for eight years, until 2033, with the annual budget increased to $2 billion for maintenance backlogs.
Agencies must actively solicit voluntary donations (e.g., when buying park passes), and projects that raise at least 15% of costs from private donations will receive funding priority.
Requires the disposal of old, unused buildings and infrastructure on park lands that no longer serve the public interest, to focus resources on maintaining essential assets.
Mandates a plan to increase preventative maintenance activities to stop new assets from being added to the deferred maintenance list.
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Print number: 118_S_5402
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2024-11-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

America the Beautiful Act

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What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5402.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The National Parks Restoration Fund (Legacy Restoration Fund) is extended for eight years, until 2033, with the annual budget increased to $2 billion for maintenance backlogs.
  • Agencies must actively solicit voluntary donations (e.g., when buying park passes), and projects that raise at least 15% of costs from private donations will receive funding priority.
  • Requires the disposal of old, unused buildings and infrastructure on park lands that no longer serve the public interest, to focus resources on maintaining essential assets.
  • Mandates a plan to increase preventative maintenance activities to stop new assets from being added to the deferred maintenance list.
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

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

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