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Rural Outdoor Investment Act

12/15/2023, 4:01 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5052

The "Rural Outdoor Investment Act" designated as H.R. 5052 in the 118th Congress was introduced on July 27, 2023. The bill aims to support and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities in rural areas, potentially including provisions for increased funding, infrastructure development, and conservation efforts in such areas. For further details and specific directives outlined in the bill, refer to the official PDF version provided.

Congressional Summary of HR 5052

Rural Outdoor Investment Act

This bill establishes programs that support outdoor recreation and economic development in rural communities.

Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Commerce to make grants for outdoor recreation projects to spur economic development, with a focus on rural communities. Economic development districts, Indian tribes, states, local governments, institutions of higher education, or nonprofits may apply for the grants.

Commerce, in consultation with the Small Business Administration and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), must develop a partnership agreement to provide for the development of, among other things, basic training for small businesses and rural communities relating to existing funding opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Additionally, USDA's Rural Development must partner with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Forest Service to carry out a grant program for developing action plans under the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program.

Current Status of Bill HR 5052

Bill HR 5052 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5052 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 27, 2023.  Bill HR 5052's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry. as of September 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5052

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5052

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5052

Melanie A. Stansbury
Melanie A. Stansbury
New MexicoDemocrat

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