National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act

House Votes

This bill lets the National Park Service extend some existing leases in national parks without putting them back out for bidding. To qualify, the current tenant must have held the lease for at least five years, be following the lease rules, and the Park Service must decide that extending the lease is best for the park unit’s management.

The Interior Department must also update its rules within 90 days to reflect this new authority, so the process is clear and consistent across parks.

• Who is affected: Current leaseholders in national parks and the visitors who use their services.
• What changes: The Park Service can renew qualifying leases without a new bidding process if it’s in the park’s best interest.
• When: Takes effect after the law is enacted; regulations must be updated within 90 days.