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Allows Long-Term Lease Extensions in National Parks
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Allows Long-Term Lease Extensions in National Parks

IntroducedAugust 8, 2025
Passed House5 days ago
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Public Lands and Natural ResourcesLand use and conservationParks, recreation areas, trails
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Why This Matters

This bill allows the Secretary of the Interior to extend certain leases in national parks without opening them to bidding, provided specific conditions are met.

If you operate a business in a national park, you may be able to extend your lease without bidding after five years.
Who this affects
Leaseholders in national parks · Businesses operating in national parks
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The Secretary of the Interior can extend certain leases in national parks without requiring bids.
  2. 2Leases can be extended if they have been active for at least five years and meet specific conditions.
  3. 3Only one extension is allowed per lease without going through a bidding process.
Read the detailed summary

National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act This bill allows the National Park Service (NPS) to extend long-term leases of federal property within the national parks without complying with competitive bidding requirements ifthe lessee entered into the lease no less than five years before the date on which the extension takes effect and is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the lease, and the NPS determines that extending the lease is in the best interests of the administration of the applicable NPS unit.

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IntroducedAug 8, 2025
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HouseSep 14
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