Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act

The Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act would amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at no cost to certain public safety personnel. Specifically, it adds law enforcement officers and firefighters to the groups eligible for a free annual pass, alongside current eligibility for members of the Armed Forces and their dependents. Eligibility must be proven to the Secretary’s satisfaction. In addition, the bill provides definitions for who counts as a “firefighter” and a “law enforcement officer,” broadening eligibility to include federal, state, local, and tribal employees who perform firefighting duties (including wildland fires) or who are authorized to prevent, detect, investigate criminal activity, or supervise sentenced offenders. As introduced, the bill adds these provisions to the existing pass program and would be administered by the relevant federal land management agencies. The text indicates the bill passed the House on July 21, 2025, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (status: introduced in the 119th Congress; Sponsor not listed in the provided text).