Bill · S. 3456· Senate(119-S-3456)
Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 7/21/2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Sheehy
- Cosponsors
- - 12 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act," aims to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. The purpose of the amendment is to provide a free annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass to specific individuals. Eligible groups include members of the Armed Forces and their dependents, as well as law enforcement officers and firefighters. The bill defines firefighters as employees of the Federal Government, a State, a local government, or an Indian Tribe who perform work related to suppressing fires. Law enforcement officers are defined as employees of the same government entities who are authorized to investigate criminal law violations or supervise sentenced offenders.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill extends free national park access to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill provides free annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+4
The bill extends free recreational passes to firefighters employed by Indian Tribes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Free access to recreational lands: The bill provides the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass at no cost to specific groups (Section 2, paragraph 3, part B).
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Benefits for Law Enforcement Officers: Law enforcement officers, including those from Federal, State, local, or Indian Tribe government entities who prevent or investigate crime or supervise sentenced offenders, can receive the pass for free (Section 2, paragraph 3, part A, part i and ii).
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Benefits for Firefighters: Firefighters, including those from Federal, State, local, or Indian Tribe government entities who perform work related to suppressing fires, can receive the pass for free (Section 2, paragraph 3, part A, part i and ii).
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Benefits for Military Families: Each member of the Armed Forces and their dependents can receive the pass at no cost (Section 2, paragraph 3, part B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Requirement for proof of eligibility: To receive the free pass, individuals must provide adequate proof of eligibility as determined by the Secretary (Section 2, paragraph 3, part B).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5Good For Native Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Men+2Good For Women+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 7/21/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- 5/19/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho
John CornynRepublican · Texas
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
James RischRepublican · Idaho
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska
Eric SchmittRepublican · Missouri
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi