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Urban National Parks: More Active Recreation Spaces

This bill aims to expand the mission of the National Park Service to actively utilize park units located in urban areas. This means city residents can expect more playgrounds, bike paths, sports facilities, and community events in parks, improving their quality of life and access to recreation.
Key points
National parks in urban areas will be tasked with promoting active use and improving residents' quality of life.
Active use of parks will include building playgrounds, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, sports facilities, and organizing community events and programs.
The changes apply to national park units located in urban areas, as defined by the decennial census.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4497
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-07-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To expand the mission of the National Park Service to include active use of System units located in urban areas, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4497.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • National parks in urban areas will be tasked with promoting active use and improving residents' quality of life.
  • Active use of parks will include building playgrounds, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, sports facilities, and organizing community events and programs.
  • The changes apply to national park units located in urban areas, as defined by the decennial census.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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