What does SURCHARGE FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS TO UNITS OF THE NATIONAL of Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act do?

This section amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to establish a surcharge for entrance fees to units of the National Park System for international visitors. The surcharge amount will be established by the superintendent of each applicable unit, aiming to maximize revenue while maintaining visitation levels. The collected proceeds from the surcharge will be retained by the specific National Park System unit for maintenance, visitor services, staffing, and related needs. An exception to the surcharge applies to the Washington Monument and to nationals of foreign countries with International Peace Park agreements. The section also establishes a surcharge for the sale of National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes to international visitors, with proceeds deposited into the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund.

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Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act

Q: What does Preamble of Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act do?

This bill amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act It authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to collect a surcharge from international visitors to National Park System units The bill has been referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Protecting America's Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act.

Last updated: 7/22/2025 · Introduced: 7/22/2025

Author: Riley Moore (R-WV)

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The bill authorizes a surcharge on international visitors to National Park System units, with the amount to be determined by each unit's superintendent.
The collected surcharge proceeds will be used by each National Park System unit for maintenance, visitor services, staffing, and related needs.
An exception to the surcharge is made for the Washington Monument and for nationals of foreign countries with International Peace Park agreements.

119th Congressin committeeS. 2308(In Committee)Official page

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