Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 9, 2021Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1678
Parks, Jobs, and Equity Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 9, 2021)
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.
What just happenedMar 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44](D-CA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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- Introduced in HouseMar 9, 2021
- Mar 9, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Introduced in House
- Mar 9, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House