Protect our Parks Act of 2025

# Protect our Parks Act of 2025 – Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Protect our Parks Act of 2025 would provide funding and resources to improve how the National Park Service manages and maintains America's parks and recreation areas. Specifically, the bill addresses staffing and personnel issues by authorizing funds for hiring more park employees and improving their pay and benefits. This would affect parks across the country, as well as the trails and recreation areas managed by the federal government. **Who It Affects** The bill would directly impact National Park Service employees through potential wage increases and expanded hiring opportunities.

Visitors to national parks and public lands would also benefit from improved maintenance and services that come with a larger, better-compensated workforce. The bill would require federal funding, ultimately affecting taxpayers. **Current Status** As of now, HR 3555 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Joe Neguse, a Democrat from Colorado, and must pass through committee review before moving forward in the legislative process.