The PARC Act would require the National Park Service to accept cash payments for entrance fees at all national parks and recreation areas that charge admission. Currently, many parks have increasingly moved toward digital payment systems, credit cards, and online reservations, which can exclude visitors without bank accounts or digital access. This legislation would ensure that cash remains a viable payment option at every park unit that charges an entrance fee, making recreation more accessible to all Americans regardless of their banking status or technology use. The bill has no specified funding amount or implementation timeline beyond the requirement itself. It affects millions of annual park visitors and the National Park Service's fee collection practices.
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