STATEMENT: Trust for the National Mall on Great American Outdoors Act 250

Trust for the National Mall STATEMENT on Great American Outdoors Act 250

in 2020, the Trust for the National Mall was proud to join its partners at the Pew Charitable Trust and the National Park Foundation and park partners across the nation to advocate for the Passage of the landmark Great American Outdoors Act.

The Trust issued the following statment in support of bipartisan legislation introduced this week by Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) to renew and expand the original 2020 Great American Outdoors Act. This legislation invests $1.9 billion annually for five years into America's national parks, public lands, inspired by America’s 250th anniversary

TRUST FOR THE NATIONAL MALL STATEMENT | JUNE 11, 2026

“The Trust for the National Mall is proud to support the Great American Outdoors Act 250 (GAOA 250). This measure is the latest iteration of important legislation that would continue critical funding to support the National Mall and other national parks as our country celebrates the 250th anniversary of our founding. The proposed legislation builds upon the incredible investment and impact of the Great American Outdoors Act of 2020, which provided the largest funding allocation to the Tidal Basin for critical repairs and rehabilitation of its structural seawall. The continuation of this historic investment and associated job creation across our nation’s front yard will positively impact generations to come. Private philanthropy, coupled with federal investments like the GAOA 250, help preserve and care for every monument and memorial on the National Mall. The Trust is proud to support this important bipartisan legislation.”

Learn more about the Great American Outdoors Act 250 | Learn about the impact of the 2020 Great American Outdoors Act on the National Mall.