What does Preamble of PATRIOT Parks Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to collect a surcharge from international visitors to units of the National Park System, and for other purposes,' aims to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to collect a surcharge from international visitors to units of the National Park System.

What does SHORT TITLE. of PATRIOT Parks Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Protecting America's Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists Parks Act, also known as the PATRIOT Parks Act.

What does SURCHARGE FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS TO UNITS OF THE NATIONAL of PATRIOT Parks Act do?

This section amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to establish a surcharge for international visitors to units of the National Park System. The surcharge amount is to be established by the superintendent of each applicable unit, regulated by the Secretary, and aims to maximize revenue while maintaining visitation levels. The surcharge can be collected by the Secretary or by third-party travel vendors through agreements. The Secretary has the authority to suspend, modify, or increase the surcharge. Proceeds from the surcharge are to be retained by the applicable National Park System unit for maintenance, visitor services, staffing, and related needs. The section also establishes a surcharge for the sale of National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes to international visitors. Proceeds from the pass surcharge are to be deposited into the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund.

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PATRIOT Parks Act

Last updated: 12/9/2025 · Introduced: 7/16/2025

Author: Jim Banks (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to impose a surcharge on international visitors to National Park System units.
National Park System units will retain surcharge proceeds for maintenance, visitor services, staffing, and related needs.
A surcharge will also be applied to the sale of National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes to international visitors, with proceeds going to the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 4604(In Committee)Official page

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