The Protect our Parks Act of 2025 requires the National Park Service to be fully staffed within 30 days of the bill's enactment by using funds already appropriated to the Department of the Interior. The legislation specifically mandates that all visitor safety positions and maintenance staff positions be filled, and requires the National Park Service to rehire any employees who were involuntarily terminated between January 20, 2025, and the bill's passage. The bill also ensures that ongoing park projects previously authorized or funded under major legislation—including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act—continue to move forward without interruption. This legislation affects all units within the National Park System and their employees, as well as park visitors who depend on adequate staffing for safe and functional park operations. No new funding is created; instead, the bill directs the use of existing appropriations already designated for National Park Service operations.
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