Bills · HR 4285
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4285User charges and feesCommemorative events and holidays
STARS Act
INTRO JUL 2· LAST ACTION DEC 10
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STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would create a special day in 2026 when many federal recreation sites across the country are free to access. This means more people could potentially visit and enjoy national parks and other public lands without the cost of admission, fostering a sense of national celebration for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
If this bill becomes law, it could encourage broader public engagement with the country's natural and cultural heritage, especially for those who might otherwise be deterred by fees. If it doesn't become law, these federal sites would continue to charge their regular fees on September 17, 2026, which could limit access for some people who wish to participate in the anniversary celebration by visiting public lands.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates September 17, 2026, as an entrance-fee-free date for all National Park Service sites that charge admission.
This allows free access to iconic national parks across the country on a significant historical anniversary.
PROVISION 02
Waives standard amenity recreation fees on September 17, 2026, for sites managed by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Reclamation.
This expands free access beyond national parks to a wider range of federal outdoor recreation areas.
PROVISION 03
Waives standard amenity recreation fees on September 17, 2026, for sites managed by the Forest Service.
This ensures that national forests and other Forest Service sites are also free to visit on the designated day.
PROVISION 04
The fee waivers are specifically in honor of the 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) of the United States.
This connects the free access initiative directly to a major national historical celebration.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
16 EVENTSDEC 10
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
DEC 9
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
DEC 9
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5074-5075)
DEC 9
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4285.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4285
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJul 2, 2025
Last actionDec 10, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 2, 2025
House BillHR 4285User charges and feesCommemorative events and holidays
STARS Act
INTRODUCED JUL 2, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 10, 2025
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READING
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