Bill · H.R. 4604· House(119-HR-4604)
Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act
- Introduced
- 7/22/2025
- Last activity
- 7/22/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Riley Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protecting America's Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act," aims to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. It authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to collect a surcharge from international visitors at National Park System units. These international visitors are defined as certain nonimmigrant individuals admitted into the United States. The surcharge is intended to be collected alongside entrance fees or through recreation passes. The funds generated are intended to support specific park needs or restoration funds.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The surcharge provides dedicated funding for the maintenance and stewardship of National Park System units.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
Proceeds are specifically designated for maintenance, visitor services, and staffing of national parks.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+2
The bill generates new revenue streams for the maintenance and staffing of national park units.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes a new financial surcharge on certain nonimmigrant international visitors entering the country.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Revenue for National Parks: The surcharge collected at individual units is to be retained by that unit to be used for maintenance, visitor services, staffing, and related needs (Section 2(a)(B)(i)(vii)).
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Support for Public Lands: Surcharges collected from the sale of National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes will be deposited into the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (Section 2(b)(1)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Additional Costs for International Visitors: Certain nonimmigrant individuals will be required to pay an entrance fee surcharge established by park superintendents (Section 2(a)(B)(i)).
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Increased Cost of Recreation Passes: A surcharge will be collected from the sale of any National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass to international visitors (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Public Land Management+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For High Income Households+1Good For Immigrants-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Ryan ZinkeRepublican · Montana