Bills/S. 3735

Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act

Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act

In CommitteeEnvironmentSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would prohibit the federal government from issuing park passes or recreation permits based on a person's political party affiliation or political beliefs. In plain terms, it would prevent national parks and federal recreation areas from giving preferential treatment to visitors based on their political views or party membership—and from denying access based on those same factors. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill would apply to all federal agencies that manage public lands and parks, affecting both everyday visitors and organizations that use these spaces.

It would ensure equal access to national parks, national forests, and other federal recreational areas regardless of someone's political identity. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. **Key Point** While the specific trigger for this bill isn't detailed in the basic information available, it appears designed to address concerns about political discrimination in how federal recreational resources are allocated or accessed.

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Latest Action

January 29, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsor

D
Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
D-OR · Senate
7 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
January 29, 2026
Last Updated
January 29, 2026
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