Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act

Lawmakers are demanding transparency from the Interior Department over the Trump administration's use of $90 million in national park fees to fund Washington, D.C., renovations and events. The National Park Service redirected funds from entry fees and passes to projects like fountain repairs and fireworks, diverting money from parks needing maintenance. The practice is legal under a policy allowing 20% of fee revenue for broader use, but critics argue it exceeds past allocations.

Lawmakers are demanding transparency from the Interior Department after reports revealed the Trump administration redirected $90 million in national park fees to fund renovations and celebrations in Washington, D.C. The funds, collected through park fees, are typically required to support national parks but were used for projects like fountain repairs and America’s 250th birthday displays.

U.S. House and Senate Democrats demand transparency from the Interior Department after reports the Trump administration redirected $90 million in national park fees to fund Washington, D.C., renovations and 250th birthday celebrations. The lawmakers argue this diverts resources from parks needing maintenance, citing the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act's requirement that 80% of fee revenue return to the parks where collected.

U.S. House and Senate Democrats are demanding transparency from the Interior Department over the Trump administration's use of $90 million in national park fees to fund D.C. renovations and events. The National Park Service is allowed to use 20% of collected fees for general purposes, but critics argue the current allocation for D.C. projects exceeds historical norms and diverts resources from parks needing maintenance.

Lawmakers are demanding transparency from the Interior Department after reports revealed the Trump administration redirected $90 million in national park fees to fund Washington, D.C. renovations and celebratory projects. The funds were reportedly used for fountain repairs, statue upgrades, and fireworks for America’s 250th birthday, diverting resources from parks needing maintenance.

Lawmakers are demanding transparency from the Interior Department after reports revealed the Trump administration redirected $90 million in national park fees to fund Washington, D.C. renovations and 250th birthday celebrations. Critics argue this diverts resources from national parks needing maintenance, as the National Park Service is required to allocate 80% of fee revenue to the parks where it is collected.

Lawmakers are demanding transparency from the Interior Department after reports revealed the Trump administration redirected $90 million in national park fees to fund Washington, D.C. renovations and 250th birthday celebrations. The funds were used for fountain repairs, statue upgrades, and fireworks, diverting money from parks needing maintenance.

Lawmakers are demanding transparency from the Interior Department after reports revealed the Trump administration redirected $90 million in national park fees to fund D.C. fountain repairs, statue upgrades, and fireworks. The National Park Service uses a portion of fee revenue for non-fee parks like the National Mall, but critics argue this diverts funds from parks needing maintenance.