HR-258 : Still Just a Bill


This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to establish and collect fees for medical services provided to persons in units of the National Park System or for medical services provided by National Park Service personnel outside system units.

The bill establishes the National Park Medical Services Fund, to consist of donations and the fees collected for medical services. The fund shall be available to Interior for (1) providing medical services; (2) preparing needs assessments or analyses for medical facilities, equipment, and vehicles; (3) developing management plans; (4) providing training to furnish medical services; and (5) obtaining or improving medical facilities, equipment, and vehicles.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-02-05CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.House committee actions
2019-01-04IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2019-01-04IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Government trust funds
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • User charges and fees
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