# Free Veterans from Fees Act

This bill eliminates entrance and day-use fees that veterans currently have to pay when visiting federal public lands and recreation areas. Right now, if a veteran wants to camp at a national forest, hike in a national park, or use other federally managed outdoor spaces, they often have to pay the same entrance or daily fees as everyone else. This bill would make those visits completely free for veterans.

The change applies to all federal lands managed by agencies like the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Veterans wouldn't need to pay to enter parks, use campgrounds, or access day-use facilities at these locations. The bill recognizes that veterans have already made significant sacrifices for the country and aims to give them easier access to outdoor recreation and natural spaces as a benefit of their service.

This is a straightforward benefit that doesn't require veterans to jump through hoops—they would just need to show proof of their veteran status (like a military ID or discharge papers) to get the fee waiver. The impact on federal budgets would likely be modest since entrance fees represent a relatively small portion of overall funding for these agencies, and the number of people using this benefit would be limited to the veteran population. For veterans who enjoy outdoor activities, this could mean significant savings over time, especially for those who frequently visit national parks or use campgrounds.

Free Veterans from Fees Act

Rubio, Marco

Free Veterans from Fees Act This bill waives the application fee for any application for any special use permit the sole purpose of which is to hold a veterans' special event at a war memorial on land administered by the National Park Service in the District of Columbia and its environs.