HR 5743
To require the Secretary of the Interior to repay States for amounts expended by States to operate units of the National Park System during a Government shutdown.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that states receive financial compensation for the costs they incurred when operating National Park System units during federal government shutdowns. It mandates the Secretary of the Interior to repay states for funds spent on these operations. The bill defines a ‘Government shutdown’ as a lapse in appropriations for federal agencies and establishes a 30-day timeframe for repayment upon a state’s request. This legislation seeks to alleviate financial burdens on states that step in to maintain park services during government closures.
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