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Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act

H.R. 183 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 183119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 01/03/2025REP. MCCLINTOCKR-CA · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.67 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

2 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. McClintock, Tom (R-CA) (Introduced 01/03/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.67 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Agriculture Committee; House - Agriculture Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action07/21/2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

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.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

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.

Introduced in House (IH)

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..

Referred in Senate (RFS)

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.

Reported in House (RH)

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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All Actions (21)

DateChamberAll Actions
01/03/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
01/03/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
01/03/2025House floor actionsReferred 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.
01/03/2025House floor actionsReferred 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.
02/07/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
06/25/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
06/25/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
07/16/2025Library of CongressReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-207, Part I.
07/16/2025House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-207, Part I.
07/16/2025Library of CongressCommittee on Agriculture discharged.
07/16/2025House floor actionsCommittee on Agriculture discharged.
07/16/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 170.
07/21/2025House floor actionsMr. Stauber moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
07/21/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3495-3497)
07/21/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 183.
07/21/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3496)
07/21/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3496)
07/21/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/21/2025House floor actionsThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
07/22/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
07/21/2026SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Titles (8)

Title TypeTitle
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo 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 HouseTo 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 textLaw Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act
Display TitleLaw Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseLaw Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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 HouseLaw Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedLaw Enforcement Officer Recreation Pass Act

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (1)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (6)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee07/22/2025 Referred To
House - Agriculture Committee07/16/2025 Discharged From
House - Agriculture Committee01/03/2025 Referred To
House - Natural Resources Committee07/16/2025 Reported By
House - Natural Resources Committee06/25/2025 Markup By
House - Natural Resources Committee01/03/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (0)

No related bill information was received for H.R. 183.

Subjects (5)

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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