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S3429Referred to Committee

Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-10
Introduced
7
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

Catherine Cortez Masto
Catherine Cortez Masto
Democrat · NV · Senator
Votes with party: 78.8% (841 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/C001113

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (7)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Adam B. Schiff (D-CA)Original· 2025-12-10
  • Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI)Original· 2025-12-10
  • Ron Wyden (D-OR)Original· 2025-12-10
  • John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO)· 2025-12-11
  • Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)· 2025-12-11
  • Alex Padilla (D-CA)· 2025-12-15

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

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

2025-12-10

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Previously

  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-12-10

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely create or expand volunteer and service opportunities for Americans working in national parks and on public lands, possibly including programs that encourage young people or civilians to help with conservation, maintenance, and educational work. The legislation aims to increase public engagement with and stewardship of America's natural areas while potentially providing service members or volunteers with work experience and training. It would affect national park visitors, volunteers, park management agencies, and potentially young adults looking for service opportunities.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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