Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act, would allow the National Park Service to charge a surcharge to international visitors entering National Park System units. The amount of the surcharge would be determined by each park superintendent, aiming to maximize revenue while maintaining visitation. The collected funds would be used for park maintenance and operations. The bill also addresses recreation passes, authorizing a surcharge on sales to international visitors and directing those funds to a restoration fund.
Key provisions
- Authorizes National Parks to charge a surcharge to international visitors.
- Allows park superintendents to determine the surcharge amount.
- Specifies methods for collecting the surcharge, including through the National Park Service and third-party vendors.
- Provides for the suspension or modification of the surcharge based on visitation levels.
- Establishes a minimum percentage increase for the surcharge.
- Excludes the Washington Monument from the surcharge.
- Authorizes a surcharge on the sale of National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes to international visitors.
- Directs surcharge revenue from passes to the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund.
Who is affected
- National Park Service
- International tourists
- Visitors to National Park System units
- Federal Land Recreation Enhancement Act recipients
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