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Introduced
11/05/2019
11/05/2019
In Committee
11/05/2019
11/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to establish, fund, and provide for the use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, and for other purposes. This bill establishes the National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to provide funding for deferred maintenance projects in national parks. The bill increases specified fees for FY2020-FY2029 and the additional amounts collected are deposited in the fund. The fees that are increased are the entrance fees at federal recreational lands and waters, the fees for the use of the electronic system for travel authorization for certain visitors to the United States, and the fees for visa applications of nonimmigrants seeking temporary admission to the United States for business or pleasure. Amounts in the fund shall be used for the priority deferred maintenance needs of the National Park Service. At least 65% of the funds must be used for nontransportation projects.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to provide funding for deferred maintenance projects in national parks. The bill increases specified fees, including entrance fees at federal recreational lands and waters, fees for the electronic system for travel authorization, and visa application fees for certain visitors, and the additional amounts collected are deposited in the fund. The funds must be used for the priority deferred maintenance needs of the National Park Service, with at least 65% of the funds used for non-transportation projects. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on the implementation of the fund, including whether projects are properly estimated, adhered to, prioritized, and completed.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 11/05/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2783/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2783/BILLS-116s2783is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2783/BILLS-116s2783is.pdf.pdf |
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