S. 2308 Introduced Public Lands and Natural Resources

PATRIOT Parks Act

A bill to amend the Federal Land Recreation Enhancement Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to collect a surcharge from international visitors to units of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] Introduced July 16, 2025 Cosponsors 3 (3 R) Latest action December 9, 2025

Summary

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Actions

  1. Dec 9, 2025 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
  2. Jul 16, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  3. Jul 16, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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