PATRIOT Parks Act

# PATRIOT Parks Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The PATRIOT Parks Act would establish or modify how fees and charges are managed at national parks, recreation areas, and trails across the United States. While the specific details aren't fully outlined in the basic information available, bills with this focus typically address entrance fees, camping fees, parking charges, or other user fees that visitors pay when accessing federal recreational lands. The bill could change how these fees are collected, what they fund, or who has authority over setting them. **Who It Affects** This legislation would impact millions of Americans who visit national parks and outdoor recreation areas annually, potentially affecting the cost of their visits.

It would also affect park management agencies, local tourism industries that depend on park visitors, and state and local governments that may benefit from fee revenue. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Jim Banks (R-IN). Until it moves out of committee, the specific provisions and details of what changes the bill would make are not yet publicly finalized.