Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act

# Summary of S. 3429: Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to encourage Americans to volunteer and work in national parks and on public lands. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically create incentives—such as tax credits, loan forgiveness programs, or educational benefits—for people who take jobs or volunteer positions with the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land management agencies. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect young people and job-seekers interested in environmental conservation, park management, and outdoor recreation. It could also impact national parks and public lands by potentially expanding their workforce.

Taxpayers would be affected depending on what incentives the bill includes and how they're funded. **Current Status** As of now, S. 3429 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada). Without the specific legislative language, the exact details of what incentives or programs it would create remain unclear.