Bill · H.R. 7251· House(119-HR-7251)
Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 3/20/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- Sponsored by
- Sarah Elfreth
- Cosponsors
- - 24 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the "Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act." It aims to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. The primary purpose is to restrict what images can appear on the America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Specifically, it would prohibit the use of images of living current or former elected officials or other living political figures on these passes.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+2
The bill prevents political imagery from being used on passes for federal recreational lands.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
By regulating the imagery on national park passes, the bill maintains the neutral character of shared public resources.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
The bill ensures that federal recreational land passes remain focused on the lands rather than political figures.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prevents political imagery on passes: By amending Section 805(a)(2), the bill ensures that the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass does not feature the image of a living current or former elected official or other living political figure.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 5/12/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/20/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- 3/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/2/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 15 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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