S2498Referred to Committee

National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-29
Introduced
1
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Sponsor

Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
Republican · NC · Senator
Votes with party: 38.4% (297 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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

2025-07-29

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would allow private companies and investors to enter into long-term lease agreements with the National Park Service to develop and operate facilities within national parks, such as hotels, restaurants, and recreational amenities. The arrangement aims to generate revenue for park maintenance and improvements while reducing the burden on federal taxpayers, though it could affect how much public access and control citizens have over these protected lands. Park visitors and conservation groups would be the primary stakeholders affected by how these private leases are structured and managed.

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Public Lands and Natural Resources
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