Bill extends public lands repair fund through 2030, adds tourist fees

What does this do?

The bill renames the "National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund" as the "America's Legacy Restoration Fund" and extends it through 2030, funding repairs to buildings, trails, roads, and infrastructure across national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests, BLM lands, and Bureau of Indian Education schools. It sets funding percentages per agency, prioritizes safety and access projects, adds public reporting dashboards, and requires new minimum fees for foreign tourists visiting federal recreation sites.

Who does it affect?

Visitors to national parks, forests, and refuges, agency employees, Bureau of Indian Education students, hunters and anglers, foreign tourists, and energy and nonprofit partners are affected.

Why does it matter?

The changes shift more funding responsibility onto foreign visitors and energy companies while adding new reporting and contracting requirements meant to speed repairs and increase public tracking of project spending.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Funded by energy leases, fees, donations
• Foreign tourists pay $100+ per entry
• Annual pass costs $250+ for tourists