Restore Our Parks Act

Hozzl · 2022-11-01T16:17:43Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 500 Restore Our Parks Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 4:17 PM

Congressional Summary of S 500

Restore Our Parks Act

This bill (1) establishes the National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund, and (2) requires 50% of all energy development revenues for FY2020-FY2024 to be deposited into such fund.

Amounts deposited in the fund must not exceed $1.3 billion for any fiscal year and must be used for meeting the priority deferred maintenance needs of the National Park Service.

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Current Status of Bill S 500

Bill S 500 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2019. Bill S 500 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 14, 2019. Bill S 500's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428. as of February 25, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 500

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 500

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Alternative and renewable resources

- Charitable contributions

- Coal

- Congressional oversight

- Department of the Interior

- Disability and paralysis

- Energy revenues and royalties

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Government buildings, facilities, and property

- Government studies and investigations

- Government trust funds

- Historic sites and heritage areas

- Oil and gas

- Outdoor recreation

- Parks, recreation areas, trails

- Public-private cooperation

- Roads and highways

- Transportation programs funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 500

Restore Our Parks Act

A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to establish, fund, and provide for the use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, and for other purposes.