Expressing support for "National Public Lands Day" and encouraging the people of the United States to visit public lands on this fee-free day and recognize their spiritual and cultural value, as well as their contribution to the economy of the United States.
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Latest Action · September 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
House Resolution 772 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for National Public Lands Day, observed on September 27, 2025, and encouraging Americans to visit federally managed public lands on this fee-free day. The resolution highlights that the United States manages over 618 million acres of public lands across national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and conservation areas that hold significant cultural, spiritual, and historical importance. The bill emphasizes the substantial economic value of these lands, noting that outdoor recreation contributed $1.2 trillion to the U.S. economy in 2023 and that Bureau of Land Management-managed lands alone generated $252 billion in economic output and nearly 950,000 jobs in 2024. This resolution carries no funding or enforcement mechanisms—it is a non-binding statement of congressional support designed to raise awareness about the benefits of public lands and encourage citizens to visit and appreciate these natural and cultural treasures.
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