The gist

Renews park maintenance funding through 2030 and adds a $100 foreign-visitor entry fee to fix aging trails, roads, and buildings on federal lands.

Who wins, who loses

Wins: park visitors, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) students, rural gateway towns, hunters and hikers using federal lands.

Loses: foreign tourists paying $100+ entry fees and $250 annual passes; oil and gas revenues diverted from Treasury.

What it does

Caps the renamed fund at $1.9 billion yearly from energy royalties and fees through fiscal year 2030.

Splits money: 70% National Park Service, 15% Forest Service, 5% each to Fish and Wildlife, BLM, and BIE schools.

Charges foreign visitors at least $100 per entry and $250 for annual passes.

Requires public dashboard tracking every project's cost, timeline, and permits.

Why should I care?

Supporters say America's parks face an $22B+ repair backlog — broken bathrooms, closed trails, unsafe bridges — and foreign tourists should chip in. Critics argue the fee could hurt tourism-dependent towns and that diverting energy royalties starves other programs. An alternative: raise domestic pass prices instead. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.