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US HB4604
Bill
Status
7/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Riley Moore
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to collect entrance fee surcharges from international visitors (nonimmigrants on B visas or Visa Waiver Program) at National Park System units that charge entrance fees
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Park superintendents may request surcharges and set amounts by regulation, with the goal of maximizing revenue while retaining international visitation; tiered pricing based on visitation levels is permitted
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All surcharge proceeds remain with the collecting park unit for maintenance, visitor services, staffing, and related needs
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Requires a surcharge on National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes sold to international visitors, with proceeds deposited in the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund
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Exempts Washington Monument from surcharges and exempts nationals of foreign countries from surcharges at International Peace Parks where the U.S. has management agreements with that country
Legislative Description
Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act
Public lands and natural resources
Last Action
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.
7/22/2025