1969 Senate Hearings on the Golden Eagle Passport Program
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearings determined the legislative path for how the public paid for access to federal parks and how those funds were allocated to the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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Federal park visitors
The program determined the fees required for annual access to federal recreation sites.
Land and Water Conservation Fund
The program served as a revenue source for this fund.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Subcommittee on Parks and Recreation held hearings on July 17 and 18, 1969.
- The hearings focused on three specific pieces of legislation: S. 2315, S. 2331, and S. 2197.
- The primary subject of the legislation was the 'Golden Eagle' program, a federal recreation fee system.
- The program involved the issuance of an annual passport for entry into federal recreation areas.
- The hearings were conducted during the first session of the 91st Congress.
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Why It Matters
The hearings determined the legislative path for how the public paid for access to federal parks and how those funds were allocated to the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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