S. 2580IntroducedPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act
Conflicts and wars · Military operations and strategy · Military personnel and dependents
Sponsor
Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ]
D · AZ
Key facts
Introduced: Aug 2, 2021
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 8
Congress: 117th
Latest action · Oct 6, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-450.
Summary
Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act
This bill makes the America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge, to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Families. The pass covers the entrance fee and standard amenity recreation fee for all federal recreational lands and waters.
Summary by Congressional Research Service.
Timeline
- Oct 6, 2021Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-450.
- Aug 2, 2021Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Aug 2, 2021Introduced in Senate
Cosponsors
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