H.R. 183: Law Enforcement Officer Recreation Pass Act

This bill, known as the Law Enforcement Officer Recreation Pass Act, seeks to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. The main purpose of this legislation is to provide a lifetime National Recreation Pass, free of charge, to law enforcement officers.

Details of the Bill

• The bill allows law enforcement officers to obtain a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass at no cost.
• This pass grants lifetime access to federal recreational lands, which include national parks and other protected areas managed by the federal government.
• Law enforcement officers eligible for this pass include those working for the federal government, state governments, local governments, or Indian Tribes, provided they have the authority to enforce criminal laws.

Definition of Law Enforcement Officer

In the context of this bill, a law enforcement officer is defined as:

• An officer, agent, or employee of the Federal Government or a State.
• An officer, agent, or employee of a local government, or an Indian Tribe.
• Someone authorized by law or a governmental agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, or investigation of violations of criminal law.
• Someone authorized by law to supervise sentenced criminal offenders.

Intent of the Legislation

The objective of this bill is to recognize the service of law enforcement officers and provide them with free access to recreational lands as a form of benefit for their work and commitment to public safety.

Implementation

The bill tasks the Secretary to ensure that the National Recreation Pass is available without charge to qualifying law enforcement officers for the duration of their lifetime. This amendment is intended to streamline the process of access for law enforcement personnel to these federal recreational areas.

Potential Impact

This legislation highlights an effort to provide incentives and recognition to law enforcement personnel through enhanced access to recreational opportunities as part of their benefits.

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