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Parks, Jobs, and Equity Act

Introduced: March 9, 2021 Introduced by: Barragán, Nanette Diaz Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now March 9, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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