{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.curtis.senate.gov/press-releases/curtis-cosponsors-national-park-week-resolution", "Curtis\u00a0Cosponsors National Park Week Resolution", "2026-08-25", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "UT", "John R. Curtis", "C001114", "www.curtis.senate.gov", "curtis", "https://www.curtis.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Bipartisan resolution designates August 22\u201330 as \u201cNational Park Week\u201d\n\nWASHINGTON\u2014U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) joined his colleagues in cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as \u201cNational Park Week.\u201d The resolution, introduced by Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), recognizes the National Park Service\u2019s role in preserving the United States\u2019 natural, historical, and cultural treasures and encourages Americans to responsibly enjoy the nation\u2019s public lands.\n\n\u201cUtahns know better than most what a gift our national parks are,\u201d said Senator Curtis. \u201cThese landscapes connect us to our history, strengthen local economies, and give families from across the country and around the world the chance to experience some of the United States\u2019 most remarkable places. National Park Week is an opportunity to celebrate these treasures and recommit ourselves to preserving them for generations to come.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nUtah is home to five national parks\u2014Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion\u2014which draw millions of visitors each year and serve as major economic drivers for gateway communities across the state. Together with Utah\u2019s national monuments, recreation areas, and historic sites, these public lands showcase the state\u2019s unique landscapes while supporting outdoor recreation, tourism, and local jobs.\n\nMore broadly, the National Park System welcomed more than 323 million recreational visits in 2025, underscoring the important role national parks play in recreation and communities across the country. In 2024, visitor spending associated with national parks generated approximately $56.3 billion in economic output nationwide.\n\nThe resolution:\n\nDesignates August 22\u201330, 2026, as National Park Week;\n\nRecognizes the National Park Service\u2019s work to preserve the nation\u2019s natural, historical, and cultural resources;\n\nHighlights the economic and recreational benefits of the National Park System; and\n\nEncourages Americans to responsibly visit, enjoy, and support national parks.\n\nSenator Curtis also cosponsored the National Park Week resolution in 2025.", 1, "2026-08-26T05:33:32Z", "2026-08-26T05:34:56Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.curtis.senate.gov/press-releases/curtis-cosponsors-national-park-week-resolution"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8969190530478954, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}