Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced on June 10, 2026, that he will initiate an inquiry into the use of entrance fees collected by the U.S. National Park Service (NPS). Schiff, along with several other senators, sent a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum expressing concerns that these fees may be directed towards projects associated with President Trump that they describe as 'vanity projects.' The senators highlighted that park visitors contribute to the NPS budget through their entrance fee purchases.
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Senate Democrats inquire about national park entry fees and funding allocation
Senator Adam Schiff and other Senate Democrats are launching an inquiry into the allocation of entrance fees for the U.S. National Park Service. They have raised concerns that these fees may be used for projects linked to President Trump, which they refer to as 'vanity projects.'
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