To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a program enabling communities to better leverage resources to address health, economic development, and conservation concerns through needed investments in parks, recreational areas, facilities, and programs, and for other purposes.

12/16/2024, 7:30 PM
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Bill 118 hr 10344, also known as the "Community Parks Revitalization Act," aims to empower the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to create a program that will help communities maximize their resources to tackle health, economic development, and conservation issues by making essential investments in parks, recreational areas, facilities, and programs.

The bill recognizes the importance of parks and recreational areas in promoting physical and mental well-being, fostering economic growth, and preserving natural resources. By providing funding and support for the development and enhancement of these spaces, the program seeks to improve the overall quality of life in communities across the country.

Through partnerships with local governments, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders, the program will work to identify and address the specific needs of each community, ensuring that investments are targeted towards projects that will have the greatest impact. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to promote sustainability and environmental conservation in park development efforts. Overall, the Community Parks Revitalization Act aims to empower communities to take control of their own destinies by providing them with the tools and resources needed to create vibrant, healthy, and sustainable spaces for residents to enjoy.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 10344

Introduced on
2024-12-10

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Bill 118 hr 10344, also known as the "Community Parks Revitalization Act," aims to empower the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to create a program that will help communities maximize their resources to tackle health, economic development, and conservation issues by making essential investments in parks, recreational areas, facilities, and programs.

The bill recognizes the importance of parks and recreational areas in promoting physical and mental well-being, fostering economic growth, and preserving natural resources. By providing funding and support for the development and enhancement of these spaces, the program seeks to improve the overall quality of life in communities across the country.

Through partnerships with local governments, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders, the program will work to identify and address the specific needs of each community, ensuring that investments are targeted towards projects that will have the greatest impact. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to promote sustainability and environmental conservation in park development efforts. Overall, the Community Parks Revitalization Act aims to empower communities to take control of their own destinies by providing them with the tools and resources needed to create vibrant, healthy, and sustainable spaces for residents to enjoy.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a program enabling communities to better leverage resources to address health, economic development, and conservation concerns through needed investments in parks, recreational areas, facilities, and programs, and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of th...