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President Donald Trump’s executive order increasing fees at National Parks for foreign tourists could soon be made permanent by a new bill led by Indiana Senator Jim Banks.

The Patriot Parks Act looks to address the U.S. National Park Service’s (NPS) $23 billion maintenance backlog that threatens repairs to visitor facilities, trails, roads, and NPS conservation needs.

A House version of the legislation is expected to be introduced by Congressman Riley Moore, R-West Virginia, making the bill a bicameral effort to back up President Trump’s executive order.

"From the New River Gorge in my home state to Shenandoah, the Great Smoky Mountains, the Everglades, and the Grand Canyon - God blessed our nation with a tremendous natural heritage," Moore told Fox News Digital. "We owe it to future generations to ensure these natural marvels are protected."

Ohio County, WV — WEST VIRGINIA — Since taking office in January 2025, Congressman Riley Moore has recovered more than $2 million for West Virginians, emphasizing the importance of constituent services. Moore said his offices in Martinsburg and Morgantown are dedicated to assisting those facing issues with federal agencies.

"We work with the federal government to break the bureaucracy a little bit and be able to push through for the constituents here in the district," Moore said. "If anybody is having an issue with the federal government, please reach out. I've got great professionals in the district offices across the district."

More than six months after he first took office in the U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd District Congressman Riley Moore has already recovered more than $2 million on behalf of constituents.

“My office is eager to help constituents of the Second District in dealing with the frustrations of the federal bureaucracy,” said Moore, R-W.Va. “I’m so proud of the work we’re doing and am thrilled to report this massive figure only six months into my term.”