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National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act

7/22/2026, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 2498

The bill, designated as S. 2498 in the 119th Congress, aims to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend specific leases within National Park System units without requiring a bidding process.

Current Status of Bill S 2498

Bill S 2498 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2025. Bill S 2498 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 29, 2025.  Bill S 2498's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. as of July 21, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2498

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2498

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Land use and conservation
- Parks, recreation areas, trails

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2498

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend certain leases within units of the National Park System without opening the lease to bidding.
A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend certain leases within units of the National Park System without opening the lease to bidding.

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