Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act

# Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act Summary **What the bill does:** This bill would provide free lifetime passes to national parks and federal recreational lands for law enforcement officers and firefighters. Currently, these passes typically cost money and require renewal. Under this bill, eligible officers and firefighters would receive permanent, no-cost passes to use these federal recreation areas. **Who it affects:** The primary beneficiaries would be active and retired law enforcement officers and firefighters. The bill requires the Forest Service and Department of the Interior to administer the program.

Visitors to national parks and federal recreational lands would not be directly affected, though some may view this as a benefit for public servants. **Current status:** The bill has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is now in the legislative process. It still needs to be considered by the Senate before it could become law. The bill is relatively straightforward and faces no major stated opposition, though its Senate prospects depend on legislative priorities and scheduling.