Bill aims to ease NPS' ability to work with outside groups

May 17, 2014

National parks should have an easier time working with non-profits if new legislation passes. The Park Partner Enhancement Act (H.R. 4614) would create incentives for the National Park Service (NPS) to work with non-profits and educational institutions on projects such as improving land and programs, designing facilities and landscapes, operating interpretive programs, raising money and providing educational and interpretative materials. The bill became available online on the congressional website on Saturday, May 17, 2014.

Reps. Jared Huffman (D-Calif) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy) introduced the measure. No one else has cosponsored it. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.