Senate designates August 22–30, 2026, as National Park Week

The Frame

What this does

This designation provides a formal federal recognition of the national park system, which serves as a platform for public awareness campaigns and educational programming across the country's 400+ national park sites.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

National Park Service

The agency is the subject of the federal designation, which serves to highlight its mission and sites.

General Public

The public is encouraged by the Senate to participate in ceremonies and activities during the designated week.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 6, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate has officially designated the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as National Park Week. This resolution encourages the public to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities to celebrate the national park system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change park entrance fees?

No, this resolution is a ceremonial designation and does not contain provisions regarding park fees or operational funding.

What is the purpose of National Park Week?

The resolution encourages the public to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize the importance of the national park system.

Why It Matters

This designation provides a formal federal recognition of the national park system, which serves as a platform for public awareness campaigns and educational programming across the country's 400+ national park sites.

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Connected Entities

personDr. Ralph de la Torre“Individual refusing to testify”Map →

organizationU.S. Senate“The legislative body that passed the resolution.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions“Senate committee investigating Dr. de la Torre”Map →

personPresident of the Senate“Official authorized to certify the report”Map →

organizationNational Park Service“The federal agency responsible for managing national parks.”Map →

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