EQUAL Parks Act
EQUAL Parks Act
Plain Language Summary
# EQUAL Parks Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The EQUAL Parks Act (HR 4937) is a proposed law that aims to improve equity and access to parks and outdoor recreation spaces across the United States. While specific details aren't available in the provided information, bills with this title typically focus on ensuring that underserved communities—particularly low-income neighborhoods and communities of color—have better access to quality parks, green spaces, and recreational facilities. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill would potentially affect communities lacking adequate park access, local governments responsible for park maintenance and development, and federal park management agencies.
Currently, the bill is in the committee review stage, meaning it has been introduced but not yet debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Emily Randall (D-WA-6) in the 119th Congress.
Latest Action
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.