Parks, Jobs, and Equity Act
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 24, 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 happenedDec 2, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 24, 2021
- Dec 2, 2021Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jun 24, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jun 24, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate