America the Beautiful Act
Sen. Daines Leads Bipartisan Push to Extend $2 Billion Yearly for National Park Repairs
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
The America the Beautiful Act has been approved by its committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently placed on the legislative calendar, but no further action is scheduled at this time. The bill is considered stalled because it is not moving forward through the process.
Legislative Progress
This bill has massive bipartisan support in the Senate and addresses the popular issue of national park maintenance. While it still needs to pass the House, the broad coalition of sponsors makes it very strong.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Foreign visitors to national parks, including those on tourist, student, and work visas who are not permanent residents, would face a new surcharge on top of existing entrance fees. The surcharge amount has not been set yet, but it applies at any park that already charges an entrance fee and lasts through September 2031.
State Impacts
Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
2 articlesBipartisan Senate Bill Introduced to Fund NPS Deferred Maintenance
The America the Beautiful Act (S. 1547) would extend the Legacy Restoration Fund for eight years at $2 billion annually. Key provisions include a $100 surcharge for international visitors and new authority for the Park Service to license its logos and trademarks for revenue.
Senate Committee Advances Bipartisan America the Beautiful Act
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved S. 1547, which reauthorizes the Legacy Restoration Fund through 2031. The bill includes reforms to improve transparency, streamlines permitting, and creates a surcharge on foreign visitors to fund high-priority maintenance projects.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
America the Beautiful Act
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