The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has published a cost estimate for S. 290, the National Parks Safer Act, as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on February 4, 2026. This legislation mandates that the Department of the Interior provide a report concerning the implementation of 9-1-1 services within national parks. The CBO's estimate, dated March 20, 2026, details the projected costs associated with this reporting requirement.

While this document is a cost estimate and not a direct regulatory mandate for regulated entities, it signals legislative action concerning park safety and emergency services. Compliance officers within organizations that interact with or receive funding from the Department of the Interior, particularly those involved in park operations or related services, should be aware of this legislative development. No immediate compliance actions are required based solely on this cost estimate, but it indicates a potential future focus on emergency communication infrastructure in national parks.