To amend chapter 2003 of title 54, United States Code, to fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and provide for the use of such funds, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4151 would permanently authorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), ensuring a consistent source of funding for the protection of America’s natural resources and public lands. The bill mandates that funding be split evenly between federal land acquisitions and state-level grants for local parks, forest conservation, and battlefield protection.

For the average citizen, this legislation aims to improve outdoor recreation by requiring a portion of the funds be used specifically to secure public access for hunting, fishing, and hiking. Additionally, the bill creates a dedicated fund to address the maintenance backlog at National Parks, focusing on repairing critical infrastructure and improving visitor services without using those specific funds to purchase new land.