Posts - Bill - HR 4604 Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act
house 07/22/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that international visitors to our National Parks contribute fairly to their upkeep by authorizing a surcharge that will help fund maintenance, staffing, and visitor services. This legislation aims to balance preserving these treasured lands while keeping them accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
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HR 4604 - Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act
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moderate 07/22/2025
Balancing conservation and access is tricky—charging outsiders could support parks, if done thoughtfully.
right-leaning 07/22/2025
This surcharge is a smart step toward protecting our national treasures without raising taxes on citizens.
left-leaning 07/22/2025
Making tourists pay more won’t fix decades of underinvestment—it just slaps a Band-Aid on a broken system.
left-leaning 07/22/2025
If we want to protect our parks, how about raising corporate taxes instead of nickel-and-diming travelers?
right-leaning 07/22/2025
Let overseas tourists help cover the costs; we don’t need to bleed American taxpayers dry for their vacations.
left-leaning 07/22/2025
Charging international visitors while we cut funding at home? Parks shouldn’t pay for neglect with a surcharge.
moderate 07/22/2025
If the extra cash goes straight to park upkeep and not bureaucracy, it might just be a reasonable move.
moderate 07/22/2025
A surcharge for foreigners? Fair to boost park funds, but let’s not scare off goodwill with a money grab.
right-leaning 07/22/2025
Foreign visitors enjoying our parks should pay their way—Americans shouldn’t foot the bill alone.