What does Preamble of America the Beautiful Act do?

This bill amends title 54, United States Code, to reauthorize the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund. The bill modifies the timing and amount of deposits into the Fund, extending the authorization to 2033 and increasing the annual deposit amount to $2,000,000,000. It alters the use of funds, specifying that projects on land administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service are eligible, and prioritizes projects receiving donations of at least 15% of their total costs. The bill requires annual reporting to Congress and allows for alternate allocation of funds if full-year appropriations are not enacted. It establishes procedures for soliciting public donations and credits these donations to the Fund for allocation to specific projects. The bill mandates the disposal of constructed assets that no longer serve the public interest and requires a report to Congress detailing actions taken to reduce deferred maintenance.

What does SHORT TITLE. of America the Beautiful Act do?

This bill is formally titled the America the Beautiful Act.

What does NATIONAL PARKS AND PUBLIC LAND LEGACY RESTORATION FUND. of America the Beautiful Act do?

This section establishes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund. The definition of 'deferred maintenance' now includes reconstruction of assets demolished or removed during a specific period if certain conditions are met, such as posing a risk to health, safety, or resources and costing less than $5,000,000. Deposits into the Fund are now scheduled for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, and the source is limited to 'Federal onshore land'. The use of funds prioritizes deferred maintenance nontransportation projects, with minimum allocation percentages for the Fish and Wildlife Service (65%), Forest Service (32%), and Bureau of Land Management (15%). Funds cannot be used for land acquisition, supplanting existing funding, employee bonuses, or decommissioning roads. The President must annually submit a list of projects to Congress to be funded from the Fund, accompanied by detailed project data sheets. Recommendations for projects are to be solicited from state governors, territorial governors, and Indian Tribes.

What does SURCHARGE FOR NONRESIDENT VISITORS TO UNITS OF NATIONAL PARK of America the Beautiful Act do?

This section amends Section 803(e) of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to establish a surcharge for nonresident visitors to units of the National Park System. A 'nonresident visitor' is defined as an individual who is not a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted for permanent residence. The Secretary is authorized to establish a surcharge amount for each unit, aiming to maximize revenue while maintaining visitation levels. Public participation opportunities are required for gateway communities and local stakeholders in establishing and modifying surcharges. Surcharges can be collected by the Secretary or third-party travel vendors through agreements. The Secretary may suspend, modify, or increase surcharges, with public participation required for modifications. Surcharges are separate from statutory immigrant visa fees and are not administered by the Secretaries of State or Homeland Security. International peace parks are exempt from the surcharge for nationals of the foreign country involved. Proceeds from the surcharge are deposited into the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund, with a limitation on the maximum amount deposited. The surcharge expires on September 30, 2031.

What does LICENSING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. of America the Beautiful Act do?

This section defines terms related to intellectual property licensing by the Department of the Interior. The Secretary of the Interior may license intellectual property to qualifying entities. Fees from licensing will be used to recover costs and may be deposited in the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund. Licenses are non-transferable unless authorized by the Secretary. The Secretary may incorporate licenses into other agreements not covered by this section.

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America the Beautiful Act

Last updated: 6/17/2026 · Introduced: 5/1/2025

Author: Steve Daines (R-MT)

TL;DR (AI)

The America the Beautiful Act reauthorizes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund, extending its authorization to 2033 and increasing the annual deposit amount to $2,000,000,000.
The bill establishes a surcharge for nonresident visitors to units of the National Park System, with proceeds deposited into the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund.
The Act prioritizes projects receiving donations of at least 15% of their total costs and requires annual reporting to Congress, while also allowing for the disposal of constructed assets that no longer serve the public interest.

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