# Plain Language Summary: Protect our Parks Act of 2025

This bill is designed to make sure the National Park Service has enough staff to do its job properly. Specifically, it requires the Secretary of the Interior to fill all vacant positions at national parks and ensure that maintenance staff are fully hired within 30 days of the bill becoming law. The bill also requires the government to rehire any National Park Service employees who were fired or forced to leave their jobs between January 20, 2025, and when this bill is signed into law. All of this would be done using money that has already been approved and set aside for these purposes, so it doesn't require new funding.

The practical effect of this bill is that national parks would have more rangers, maintenance workers, and other staff on hand to keep the parks safe and well-maintained. This means better visitor experiences—more people available to answer questions, maintain trails, and respond to emergencies—as well as better protection of the natural and cultural resources that parks are meant to preserve. If you visit a national park, you might notice more staff around to help you, keep facilities in good condition, and manage crowds.

The bill also protects ongoing park projects that were already approved and funded through several major laws, including the Great American Outdoors Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This ensures that renovation projects, trail improvements, and other authorized work continues without interruption rather than being halted or delayed.