STARS Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2896 STARS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/10/2025, 5:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 2896

This bill, designated as S. 2896 in the 119th Congress, aims to direct the Secretary of the Interior to designate September 17, 2026, as an entrance-fee-free date at National Park System units to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes not specified in the context provided.

Congressional Summary of S 2896

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 or National Wildlife Refuge System sites; and (2) the standard amenity recreation fees for all visitors to each site managed by the Bureau of Land Management 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.

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Current Status of Bill S 2896

Bill S 2896 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2025. Bill S 2896 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 18, 2025. Bill S 2896's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of September 18, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2896

A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to designate an entrance-fee-free date on September 17, 2026, at units of the National Park System to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, and for other purposes.