Senate Bill 2580
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 2, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2580
Congress
117
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.
August 2, 2021
10/06/2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
08/02/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
08/02/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 1, 2023 8:17:52 PM