HR 4604
Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:53 AM
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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, with those funds going into a specific restoration fund.
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