US Congress House Bill 1334 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)
Status: Introduced on February 25 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Pending: House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Directs the Department of the Interior to establish an outdoor recreation legacy partnership grant program under which Interior may award grants to states, certain political subdivisions of a state, special purpose districts, or certain Indian tribes for projects to (1) acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes, and (2) develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities. As a condition for receiving a grant, a recipient shall provide matching funds in cash or in kind equal to 100% of the amounts available under the grant. A grant recipient may use the grant to acquire land or water providing outdoor recreation opportunities to the public and develop or renovate outdoor recreational facilities, with priority given to projects that create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community, engage and empower underserved communities and youth, provide opportunities for youth employment or job training, establish or expand public-private partnerships, and take advantage of coordination among various levels of government.

Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant Program Act

Rep. Nanette Barragan [D-CA]	Rep. Michael Turner [R-OH]	Rep. John Larson [D-CT]	Rep. Jeff Van Drew [R-NJ]
Rep. Jim Cooper [D-TN]	Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]

Date	Chamber	Action
2019-03-11	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
2019-02-25	House	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2019-02-25	House	Introduced in House

HB5986 (Related) 2020-10-01 - Committee Hearings Held.
HB4512 (Related) 2020-02-27 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
SB1458 (Related) 2019-05-14 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
HB2 (Related) 2020-07-20 - Received in the Senate.
SB4401 (Related) 2020-08-03 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1334/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1334/BILLS-116hr1334ih.pdf