Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 183 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. McClintock, Tom (R-CA) (Introduced 01/03/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.67 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Agriculture Committee; House - Agriculture Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/21/2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/03/2025)
Law Enforcement Officer Recreation Pass Act
This bill directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge and for the lifetime of the passholder, to law enforcement officers.
119 HR 183 EH: Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 183
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for a free annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass for law enforcement officers and firefighters.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act.
2.National recreational passes for law enforcement officers and FirefightersSection 805(b) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6804(b)) is amended— (1)by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3)Annual passesThe Secretary shall make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, at no cost, to— (A)a member of the Armed Forces and their dependents; or (B)a law enforcement officer or firefighter, who provide adequate proof of eligibility for such pass as determined by the Secretary.. (2)by adding at the end the following: (4)DefinitionsIn this subsection: (A)FirefighterThe term firefighter means any employee of the Federal Government, a State, a unit of local government, or an Indian Tribe who performs work directly related to suppressing fires, including wildland fires. (B)Law enforcement officerThe term law enforcement officer means any officer, agent, or employee of the Federal Government, a State, a unit of local government, or an Indian Tribe authorized by law or by a government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, or investigation of any violation of criminal law or who is authorized by law to supervise sentenced criminal offenders.. Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 183 IH: Law Enforcement Officer Recreation Pass Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 183IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. McClintock introduced the following bill; which was 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 concernedA BILLTo amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for a lifetime National Recreational Pass for law enforcement officers.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Law Enforcement Officer Recreation Pass Act.2.National recreational passes for law enforcement officersSection 805(b) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6804(b)) is amended by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:(3)Law enforcement officer discountThe Secretary shall make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge and for the lifetime of the passholder, to any law enforcement officer. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term law enforcement officer means any officer, agent, or employee of the Federal Government, a State, a unit of local government, or an Indian Tribe, authorized by law or by a government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, or investigation of any violation of criminal law, or authorized by law to supervise sentenced criminal offenders..
119 HR 183 : Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-22 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 183IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 22, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for a free annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass for law enforcement officers and firefighters.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act.
2.National recreational passes for law enforcement officers and FirefightersSection 805(b) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6804(b)) is amended—(1)by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3)Annual passesThe Secretary shall make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, at no cost, to—(A)a member of the Armed Forces and their dependents; or (B)a law enforcement officer or firefighter, who provide adequate proof of eligibility for such pass as determined by the Secretary..(2)by adding at the end the following:(4)DefinitionsIn this subsection:(A)FirefighterThe term firefighter means any employee of the Federal Government, a State, a unit of local government, or an Indian Tribe who performs work directly related to suppressing fires, including wildland fires.(B)Law enforcement officerThe term law enforcement officer means any officer, agent, or employee of the Federal Government, a State, a unit of local government, or an Indian Tribe authorized by law or by a government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, or investigation of any violation of criminal law or who is authorized by law to supervise sentenced criminal offenders..Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 183 RH: Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 170119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 183[Report No. 119–207, Part I]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. McClintock introduced the following bill; which was 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 concernedJuly 16, 2025Additional sponsor: Mr. OnderJuly 16, 2025Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with amendmentsStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicJuly 16, 2025Committee on Agriculture discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on January 3, 2025A BILLTo amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for a lifetime National Recreational Pass for law enforcement officers.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act.
2.National recreational passes for law enforcement officers and FirefightersSection 805(b) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6804(b)) is amended—(1)by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: (3)Annual passesThe Secretary shall make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, at no cost, to—(A)a member of the Armed Forces and their dependents; or (B)a law enforcement officer or firefighter, who provide adequate proof of eligibility for such pass as determined by the Secretary..(2)by adding at the end the following:(4)DefinitionsIn this subsection:(A)FirefighterThe term firefighter means any employee of the Federal Government, a State, a unit of local government, or an Indian Tribe who performs work directly related to suppressing fires, including wildland fires.(B)Law enforcement officerThe term law enforcement officer means any officer, agent, or employee of the Federal Government, a State, a unit of local government, or an Indian Tribe authorized by law or by a government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, or investigation of any violation of criminal law or who is authorized by law to supervise sentenced criminal offenders..Amend the title so as to read: A bill to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for a free annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass for law enforcement officers and firefighters..July 16, 2025Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with amendmentsJuly 16, 2025Committee on Agriculture discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 01/03/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 02/07/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent. |
| 07/16/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-207, Part I. |
| 07/16/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-207, Part I. |
| 07/16/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Agriculture discharged. |
| 07/16/2025 | House floor actions | Committee on Agriculture discharged. |
| 07/16/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 170. |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3495-3497) |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 183. |
| 07/21/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3496) |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3496) |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/22/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 07/21/2026 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for a free annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass for law enforcement officers and firefighters. |
| Official Titles as Amended by House | To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for a free annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass for law enforcement officers and firefighters. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act |
| Display Title | Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for a lifetime National Recreational Pass for law enforcement officers. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Law Enforcement Officer Recreation Pass Act |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 07/22/2025 Referred To |
| House - Agriculture Committee | 07/16/2025 Discharged From |
| House - Agriculture Committee | 01/03/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 07/16/2025 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 06/25/2025 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 01/03/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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