Zinke, Sheehy introduce legislation to increase fees on foreign visitors to national parks

Montana lawmakers introduce legislation to increase fees on foreign visitors to national parks

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Zinke, Sheehy introduce legislation to increase fees on foreign visitors to national parks

Members of Montana’s congressional delegation have introduced bicameral legislation implementing a presidential order that will charge international visitors to America’s national parks an additional fee. The state’s western congressional Rep. Ryan Zinke, a former Interior Secretary during President Donald Trump’s…

Zinke and Sheehy Lead Effort to Charge Foreign Tourists, Fund National Park Repairs

Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-MT), former Secretary of the Interior, and Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) today unveiled new legislation aimed at shoring up funding for America’s national parks by charging most foreign tourists a dedicated entry fee. Joined by Representative Riley Moore (R-WV) and Senator Jim Banks (R-IN), the group introduced the Protecting America’s Treasures by Raising Inflow from… Source

Zinke, Sheehy bill would boost fees on foreign visitors to parks

Legislation follows Trump executive order aimed at increasing revenue for upkeep and preservation of NPS sites; exempts Canadians visiting Glacier. Continue reading…