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New Surcharges for International Visitors to U.S. National Parks

This act allows for additional fees to be collected from international tourists visiting U.S. national parks. The funds generated will be used for park maintenance, visitor services, and staffing. This aims to boost park revenue without burdening U.S. citizens.
Key points
International visitors may face surcharges on national park entrance fees and annual passes.
Surcharge amounts will be set by park superintendents to maximize revenue while retaining international visitation.
All proceeds from these surcharges will remain with the collecting park unit for maintenance and operations.
Exceptions include the Washington Monument and certain international peace parks for citizens of partner countries.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4604
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Riley M. [R-WV-2]
Process start date: 2025-07-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4604.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • International visitors may face surcharges on national park entrance fees and annual passes.
  • Surcharge amounts will be set by park superintendents to maximize revenue while retaining international visitation.
  • All proceeds from these surcharges will remain with the collecting park unit for maintenance and operations.
  • Exceptions include the Washington Monument and certain international peace parks for citizens of partner countries.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Moore, Riley M. [R-WV-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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