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| https://web.archive.org/web/20131122141209/http://goodlatte.house.gov/press_releases/462 | GOODLATTE SIGNS ON IN SUPPORT OF 'PROTECTING STATES, OPENING NATIONAL PARKS ACT' | 2013-10-14 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | VA | Robert Goodlatte | G000289 | web.archive.org | legacy | GOODLATTE SIGNS ON IN SUPPORT OF 'PROTECTING STATES, OPENING NATIONAL PARKS ACT' WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bob Goodlatte signed on as a cosponsor of the Protecting States, Opening National Parks Act (H.R. 3286). This bipartisan legislation would ensure that states are reimbursed within 90 days for all state funds spent to pay for National Park operations. Congressman Goodlatte has also been working with Governor Bob McDonnell, Secretary of Natural Resources Doug Domenech, and other state and local leaders on a plan to reopen the National Parks in Virginia, including the Shenandoah National Park. He released the following statement: “Our National Parks play an important role in the economy of many communities in the Sixth District of Virginia. They provide numerous jobs and help to generate income for many small businesses, especially during peak leaf season. Last week, I voted in support of critical legislation that would provide funding to reopen the National Park system. However, the Senate has failed to act on this bill and left the gates of our National Parks closed. “While the Obama Administration has finally agreed that individual states may reopen National Parks, the burden would be placed on the states to pay for any expenses incurred. The Protecting States, Opening National Parks Act would ensure that Virginia and other states would be rightfully reimbursed for these costs. With this legislation in mind, I encourage Governor McDonnell to consider taking steps to reopen the National Parks in Virginia, including the Shenandoah National Park and all of the operations on the Blue Ridge Parkway.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |