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H.R. 4285 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Maloy, Celeste (R-UT) (Introduced 07/02/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.42 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/10/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (09/15/2025)
Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act or the STARS Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to designate September 17, 2026, as an entrance-fee free date in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. On that date, Interior must waive (1) the entrance fees for all visitors of National Park Service sites; and (2) the standard amenity recreation fees for all visitors to each site managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Bureau of Reclamation. The Forest Service must waive the standard amenity recreation fees on that date for all visitors to sites it manages.
119 HR 4285 EH: Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites 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. 4285
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of the Interior to designate an entrance-fee free date in 2026 at National Park Service sites in order to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act or the STARS Act.
2.Waived fees at public recreational sites in honor of America’s 250th anniversary (a)In generalIn honor of the semiquincentennial of the United States of America— (1)the Secretary of the Interior shall— (A)designate September 17, 2026, as an entrance-fee free date on which admission is free to all visitors with respect to each National Park Service site that charges an entrance fee; and (B)waive standard amenity recreation fees on September 17, 2026, for each visitor to each site managed by the Bureau of Land Management, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or Bureau of Reclamation that charges a standard amenity recreation fee; and (2)the Secretary of Agriculture shall waive standard amenity recreation fees for September 17, 2026, for each visitor to each site managed by the Forest Service that charges a standard amenity recreation fee. (b)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Entrance feeThe term entrance fee has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801). (2)Standard amenity recreation feeThe term standard amenity recreation fee has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801). Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 4285 IH: Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-02 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. 4285IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 2, 2025Ms. Maloy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo direct the Secretary of the Interior to designate an entrance-fee free date in 2026 at National Park Service sites in order to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act or the STARS Act.
2.Free Entrance to NPS sites in honor of America’s 250th anniversaryIn honor of the semiquincentennial of the United States of America, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, shall designate September 17, 2026, as an entrance-fee free date on which admission is free to all visitors with respect to each National Park Service site that charges an entrance free.
119 HR 4285 : Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-10 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. 4285IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 10, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo direct the Secretary of the Interior to designate an entrance-fee free date in 2026 at National Park Service sites in order to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act or the STARS Act.2.Waived fees at public recreational sites in honor of America’s 250th anniversary(a)In generalIn honor of the semiquincentennial of the United States of America—(1)the Secretary of the Interior shall—(A)designate September 17, 2026, as an entrance-fee free date on which admission is free to all visitors with respect to each National Park Service site that charges an entrance fee; and(B)waive standard amenity recreation fees on September 17, 2026, for each visitor to each site managed by the Bureau of Land Management, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or Bureau of Reclamation that charges a standard amenity recreation fee; and(2)the Secretary of Agriculture shall waive standard amenity recreation fees for September 17, 2026, for each visitor to each site managed by the Forest Service that charges a standard amenity recreation fee.(b)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Entrance feeThe term entrance fee has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801).(2)Standard amenity recreation feeThe term standard amenity recreation fee has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801).Passed the House of Representatives December 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 4285 RH: Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-15 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. 250119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4285[Report No. 119–294]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 2, 2025Ms. Maloy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesSeptember 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on July 2, 2025A BILLTo direct the Secretary of the Interior to designate an entrance-fee free date in 2026 at National Park Service sites in order to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act or the STARS Act.2.Waived fees at public recreational sites in honor of America’s 250th anniversary(a)In generalIn honor of the semiquincentennial of the United States of America—(1)the Secretary of the Interior shall—(A)designate September 17, 2026, as an entrance-fee free date on which admission is free to all visitors with respect to each National Park Service site that charges an entrance fee; and(B)waive standard amenity recreation fees on September 17, 2026, for each visitor to each site managed by the Bureau of Land Management, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or Bureau of Reclamation that charges a standard amenity recreation fee; and(2)the Secretary of Agriculture shall waive standard amenity recreation fees for September 17, 2026, for each visitor to each site managed by the Forest Service that charges a standard amenity recreation fee.(b)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)Entrance feeThe term entrance fee has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801).(2)Standard amenity recreation feeThe term standard amenity recreation fee has the meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801).September 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 07/02/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 07/02/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 07/09/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. |
| 07/16/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-294. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-294. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 250. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5074-5075) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4285. |
| 12/09/2025 | 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 H5074) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5074) |
| 12/09/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 12/10/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | STARS Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | STARS Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To direct the Secretary of the Interior to designate an entrance-fee free date in 2026 at National Park Service sites in order to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | STARS Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act |
| Display Title | STARS Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | STARS Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To direct the Secretary of the Interior to designate an entrance-fee free date in 2026 at National Park Service sites in order to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 12/10/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 09/15/2025 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 07/23/2025 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 07/23/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 07/02/2025 Referred To |
No related bill information was received for H.R. 4285.
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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