Activating National Parks in Cities Act

# Activating National Parks in Cities Act (HR 1429) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to expand and improve national parks and recreational areas located within or near cities across the United States. The legislation focuses on making outdoor recreation more accessible to urban and suburban residents by investing in parks, trails, and green spaces in populated areas. Rather than creating entirely new parks, the bill appears designed to enhance existing national park sites and recreational facilities in metropolitan regions. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily benefit city and suburban residents who currently have limited access to major outdoor recreational areas.

It would also impact the National Park Service, which would likely receive funding or new directives to improve and activate these urban parks. Local communities, park visitors, and potentially contractors involved in park improvements would be affected by the legislation. **Current Status:** HR 1429 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton from Washington, D.C., who represents a district without typical voting representation in Congress. *Note: Specific funding amounts, detailed provisions, and implementation mechanisms were not available in the summary provided.*.