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HOUSE 1678117th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Parks, Jobs, and Equity Act

Last Action
3/9/2021

Actions

  • 2021-03-09Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2021-03-09Introduced in House
  • 2021-03-09Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-09 (00)

Parks, Jobs, and Equity Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish the Parks, Jobs, and Equity Program to support park development and delivery of recreation services, and in so doing, help create or preserve jobs, and provide economic stimulus in communities impacted by the COVID-19 (e.g., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

A grant recipient may use a grant awarded under this bill for

  • acquiring land or water that will be used to provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public,
  • developing or renovating outdoor recreational facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public,
  • improving delivery of recreation services to the public, and
  • developing Native American event sites and cultural gathering spaces.

Cosponsors (3)

  • Michael Turner (R-OH)
  • Joe Neguse (D-CO)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)

Subjects

  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Community life and organization
  • Congressional oversight
  • Economic development
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Employment and training programs
  • Historical and cultural resources
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Land transfers
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Performance measurement
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Sports and recreation facilities
  • State and local government operations
  • Urban and suburban affairs and development
  • Youth employment and child labor
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