II 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3596 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2012 Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Begich) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to veterans.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Honoring Service Through National Park Access Act.

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National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass for veterans

Section 805(b) of division J of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (16 U.S.C. 6804(b)), is amended by adding at the end the following: (3)

Veteran discount

(A)

In general

The Secretary shall make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available, at a cost of $10, to any veteran who was separated from military service under conditions other than dishonorable, if the veteran provides proof of that status by providing a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Department of Defense Form DD214) or valid military retiree identification card of the veteran. (B)

Term

A National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass issued under this paragraph shall be valid for the lifetime of the passholder. .