S. 2308 · In committee · Public Lands and Natural Resources

PATRIOT Parks Act

What it does

Amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to collect a surcharge on entrance fees for international visitors (nonimmigrants admitted under visa waiver or B-category visas) at units of the National Park System.
Allows the superintendent of each national park unit to establish the surcharge amount by regulation, with the goal of maximizing revenue while maintaining international visitation levels.
Directs that all proceeds from entrance-fee surcharges be retained by the applicable park unit for maintenance, visitor services, staffing, and related needs.
Requires the Secretary to establish a surcharge on National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass sales to international visitors, with proceeds deposited in the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund.

Dec 9, 2025: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.

Committee: Senate National Parks Subcommittee