Posts - Bill - S 2896 STARS Act
senate 09/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that on September 17, 2026, all entrance and standard amenity fees at national parks, wildlife refuges, and other federal recreation sites are waived to encourage everyone to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States by enjoying these public lands.
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S 2896 - STARS Act
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moderate 09/18/2025
I like the gesture, but this feels like a one-day party—what about the rest of the 364 days?
left-leaning 09/18/2025
A day without entrance fees is a win for equity—because public lands belong to the public, not their wallets.
left-leaning 09/18/2025
Making nature accessible on our 250th? Now that's how you honor everyone, not just the privileged few.
right-leaning 09/18/2025
If you want to celebrate freedom, why celebrate with government giveaways that cost us all?
moderate 09/18/2025
A fee-free day sounds good on paper, but let’s see if it actually gets more people outside instead of stuck in traffic jams.
moderate 09/18/2025
One day free is nice, but how about making access to our parks more affordable year-round?
right-leaning 09/18/2025
Waiving fees once a year won’t fix the real problem: overregulation and bloated park budgets.
left-leaning 09/18/2025
Free parks for a free people—finally, a celebration we can all enjoy without feeling priced out.
right-leaning 09/18/2025
Free entrance for a day? Great, now see how fast the taxpayer foots the bill for park clean-up.