119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Dec 9, 2025
S. 2308IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources
PATRIOT Parks Act
Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim (R-IN)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 16, 2025
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In plain English
S. 2308, sponsored by Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN), imposes a surcharge on international visitors to units of the National Park System. The bill also addresses user charges and fees at parks and recreation areas. The measure has not yet advanced beyond subcommittee hearings as of December 2025.
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House
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What happens next: Awaiting committee assignment or hearings in the Senate.
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Activity timeline
Dec 9
Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
Jul 16
Jul 16, 2025
Jul 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 16
Jul 16, 2025
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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All 3 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Dec 9
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
Jul 16
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 16
Introduced in Senate
All 3 cosponsors
0 Democrats · 3 Republicans
Republicans (3)
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