Riley Moore (R-WV)
Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act
A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The surcharge provides dedicated funding for the maintenance and stewardship of National Park System units.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
Proceeds are specifically designated for maintenance, visitor services, and staffing of national parks.
- Scored +2
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The bill generates new revenue streams for the maintenance and staffing of national park units.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Would immigrants be better off under this?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — 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? — Proceeds are specifically designated for maintenance, visitor services, and staffing of national parks.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would high-income households be better off under this? — The bill improves the upkeep and service quality of national parks which high-income individuals frequently visit. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill imposes a new financial surcharge on certain nonimmigrant international visitors entering the country.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill generates new revenue streams for the maintenance and staffing of national park units.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — Revenue from the surcharge can be used for public land legacy restoration.
- 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