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BillHR 8539 · 119

Truth in National Parks Act

Introduced
Apr 28, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 28, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires national parks to clearly label and identify exhibits and displays that contain information about climate change. Funds the creation of educational materials about climate change for national parks.

Sponsored By

Sharice Davids
Democrat · Kansas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 28, 2026
  3. Apr 28, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects visitors to national parks, who will have access to more accurate and transparent information about climate change. It also impacts park rangers and educators, who will have new resources to teach about climate change.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeNatural Resources Committee
IntroducedApr 28, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 28, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.