National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Received in the Senate.
What this bill does
H.R. 4931, the National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act, would let the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the National Park Service Director, extend certain existing leases within national park units without going through a competitive bidding or proposal process. To qualify, the lessee must have held the lease for at least five years, must be in compliance with its terms, and the extension must be consistent with the purposes of the park unit involved. Only one such non-competitive extension could be granted per lease; any further renewal would require competitive bidding, and the total length of an extended lease would still have to comply with existing federal regulations governing park leases. The bill also directs the Interior Department to update its regulations within 90 days of enactment to reflect this new authority.
The bill primarily affects businesses and individuals holding long-term leases for facilities or services within National Park System units, such as concessioners or other lessees operating under existing agreements. It also affects the National Park Service's administrative process for managing these leases.
The bill passed the House on September 14, 2026, by voice vote under a suspension of the rules, indicating broad, non-controversial support. It now moves to the Senate for consideration; no further House action is required unless the Senate makes changes.
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Official summary
National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act
This bill allows the National Park Service (NPS) to extend long-term leases of federal property within the national parks without complying with competitive bidding requirements if
• the lessee entered into the lease no less than five years before the date on which the extension takes effect and is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the lease, and
• the NPS determines that extending the lease is in the best interests of the administration of the applicable NPS unit.
Timeline
15 Sep 2026
Received in the Senate.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4931 do?
- H.R. 4931, the National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act, would let the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the National Park Service Director, extend certain existing leases within national park units without going through a competitive bidding or proposal process. To qualify, the lessee must have held the lease for at least five years, must be in compliance with its terms, and the extension must be consistent with the purposes of the park unit involved. Only one such non-competitive extension could be granted per lease; any further renewal would require competitive bidding, and the total length of an extended lease would still have to comply with existing federal regulations governing park leases. The bill also directs the Interior Department to update its regulations within 90 days of enactment to reflect this new authority. The bill primarily affects businesses and individuals holding long-term leases for facilities or services within National Park System units, such as concessioners or other lessees operating under existing agreements. It also affects the National Park Service's administrative process for managing these leases. The bill passed the House on September 14, 2026, by voice vote under a suspension of the rules, indicating broad, non-controversial support. It now moves to the Senate for consideration; no further House action is required unless the Senate makes changes.
- Has H.R. 4931 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4931. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4931?
- H.R. 4931 was sponsored by Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R-NC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4931?
- Received in the Senate. (15 Sep 2026).
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