Great American Outdoors Act 250
To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
This bill, known as the Great American Outdoors Act 250, aims to update and maintain several federal agencies, including the National Park Service, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and Bureau of Indian Education. This initiative is being proposed to honor America's 250th anniversary. The bill was introduced on June 10, 2026, and has since been referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture for further consideration. On June 24, 2026, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a mark-up session, and the bill was ordered to be reported in the nature of a substitute (amended) by a voice vote.
The bill would primarily impact these federal agencies by providing them with the necessary funding and resources to improve and maintain America's national parks, wildlife, and public lands. This includes enhancing visitor experiences, preserving natural habitats, and ensuring the well-being of the communities that rely on these lands. The bill is expected to benefit millions of Americans who visit national parks and public lands each year, as well as the employees and contractors working within these agencies.
Currently, the bill has passed the committee stage and is awaiting further action in the House. Key actions include the bill being introduced, referred to the appropriate committees, and ordered to be reported (amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. The next steps will involve further deliberation and potential amendments before the bill can be voted on by the full House.
