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PATRIOT Parks Act

USA119th CongressS-2308| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Eric Schmitt (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to implement new surcharges for international visitors to units of the National Park System. An international visitor is defined as a nonimmigrant individual admitted under specific visa categories, with the aim of generating additional revenue for park operations and infrastructure. The bill allows for a surcharge on existing entrance fees at individual park units, which superintendents would set to maximize revenue while retaining visitation. Proceeds from these park-specific surcharges would be retained by the collecting unit to fund maintenance, visitor services, and staffing. Furthermore, a mandatory surcharge will be established for international visitors purchasing a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, with these funds directed to the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund for broader infrastructure support.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

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Parks, recreation areas, trailsTravel and tourismUser charges and fees

PATRIOT Parks Act

USA119th CongressS-2308| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2025
This legislation amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to implement new surcharges for international visitors to units of the National Park System. An international visitor is defined as a nonimmigrant individual admitted under specific visa categories, with the aim of generating additional revenue for park operations and infrastructure. The bill allows for a surcharge on existing entrance fees at individual park units, which superintendents would set to maximize revenue while retaining visitation. Proceeds from these park-specific surcharges would be retained by the collecting unit to fund maintenance, visitor services, and staffing. Furthermore, a mandatory surcharge will be established for international visitors purchasing a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, with these funds directed to the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund for broader infrastructure support.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Eric Schmitt (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Parks, recreation areas, trailsTravel and tourismUser charges and fees