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H.R. 4285: STARS Act

A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeHouse bill (H.R.)
Originating chamberHouse
Introduced2025-07-02
SponsorRep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]
Policy areaPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Cosponsors0
Latest action2025-12-10 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Last updated2026-07-13

Summary

Official summary (Reported to House, 2025-09-15):

Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act or the STARS Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to designate September 17, 2026, as an entrance-fee free date in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. On that date, Interior must waive (1) the entrance fees for all visitors of National Park Service sites; and (2) the standard amenity recreation fees for all visitors to each site managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Bureau of Reclamation. The Forest Service must waive the standard amenity recreation fees on that date for all visitors to sites it manages.

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 4285 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is H.R. 4285?

H.R. 4285 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: STARS Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 4285 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).