EO 14314
Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks
Government ReformEconomy & Trade
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Summary
This executive order directs the Department of the Interior to increase entrance and recreation pass fees for foreign tourists at national parks while improving affordability for U.S. residents. The order also instructs federal agencies to use increased fee revenue for park infrastructure improvements, review and remove unnecessary recreational access restrictions, and promote international tourism to underutilized parks.
Key Points
- 1Directs Secretary of the Interior to increase entrance fees and recreation pass prices specifically for nonresidents at national parks
- 2Requires increased fee revenue be used for infrastructure improvements and enhanced visitor access at federal recreational areas
- 3Instructs agencies to improve services and affordability for U.S. residents and grant them preferential treatment in permitting or lottery systems where applicable
- 4Mandates review and removal of recreational access restrictions deemed unnecessarily restrictive, with special scrutiny of rules from the prior administration
- 5Directs implementation of the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlogs and increase visitor capacity
- 6Revokes a 2017 Presidential Memorandum on promoting diversity and inclusion in national parks and public lands
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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