# What This Bill Does

This bill would give law enforcement officers a free lifetime pass to visit national parks and federal recreation areas. Right now, most people have to pay an annual fee (currently around $80) to get a pass that lets them access these public lands. Under this bill, any police officer, federal agent, state trooper, sheriff's deputy, tribal law enforcement officer, or similar law enforcement employee would get that pass for free and keep it for life, no matter where they work or when they retire.

The bill defines "law enforcement officer" broadly to include anyone officially authorized to investigate crimes or supervise people serving criminal sentences. This covers obvious positions like police officers and FBI agents, but also includes less visible roles like investigators for government agencies and people who supervise probation or parole. The key requirement is that they have to be officially authorized by a government agency to do law enforcement work.

The practical effect is straightforward: instead of paying $80 every year to visit Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, or any other federal recreation area, a law enforcement officer would show their credentials once to get a lifetime pass. This is similar to benefits already offered to disabled Americans and seniors, who also get free or discounted passes. The bill treats law enforcement as a group deserving of this same recognition, presumably as a thank-you for their public service. For officers who enjoy outdoor recreation, this could save them hundreds of dollars over their lifetime.

Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act

McClintock, Tom

Law Enforcement Officer Recreation Pass ActThis bill directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, without charge and for the lifetime of the passholder, to law enforcement officers.