Raises fees for foreign visitors to fund repairs and upgrades at national parks and public lands.
This bill would raise fees for certain foreign visitors to U.S. national parks and other federal lands, requiring them to pay an additional minimum fee. The money collected would go into a special fund to pay for much-needed repairs and upgrades at these sites, including national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and Bureau of Indian Education schools. This means more money would be available to fix roads, trails, and buildings, while foreign visitors would pay more to enter.
Today, federal lands rely on various funding sources for maintenance, and foreign visitor fees are not specifically set at these higher minimums. After this bill, a dedicated fund would receive significantly increased revenue from foreign visitors and other sources. This would lead to a more consistent and substantial budget for repairs and upgrades across national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and Bureau of Indian Education schools.
HR 9250 · 119th Congress · June 10, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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