To require the Secretary of the Interior to provide public access to Navassa National Wildlife Refuge and Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge.

H.R. 1183 would require the Department of the Interior to open the Navassa and Desecheo National Wildlife Refuges to the public for recreational use. Under this bill, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would be required to establish a permit system allowing citizens to visit these islands for at least one period every year. While the Secretary of the Interior could set specific conditions to protect local wildlife and public safety, the bill prioritizes granting access to visitors seeking wildlife-dependent recreation. Currently, these remote islands are largely closed to the public, and this legislation would create a legal framework for managed civilian visits.