Congress-passed, signed into law in 2020; funds park maintenance and land conservation. Fresh criticism surrounds Yosemite road plans and national parks funding backlogs.
Maintenance projects across national parks face a growing backlog, with a $24 billion gap. White House priority lists tie funds to Washington, risking delayed repairs at sites nationwide.
The Interior Department is evaluating a land exchange with Kingsbarn Realty Capital to allow a short access road from the developer’s parcel to Yosemite National Park. Public opposition has surged, with environmental groups calling the move a privatization of national land. Officials say any exchange will undergo environmental review and public notice before a decision is made.