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US S2887

US S2887
Outdoors for All Act


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Introduced
09/29/2021
In Committee
09/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partner- ship Program of the National Park Service, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Outdoors for All Act, would codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service. The bill defines key terms such as "eligible entity," "eligible nonprofit organization," "Indian Tribe," and "low-income community." It authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to award grants to eligible entities for acquiring land and developing or renovating outdoor recreation facilities in qualifying areas, with priority given to projects that create or enhance access to outdoor recreation opportunities in underserved communities, engage and empower underserved communities and youth, and establish or expand public-private partnerships. The bill also requires the National Park Service to conduct an initial screening and technical review of grant applications, evaluate and score all qualifying applications, and provide culturally and linguistically appropriate information to eligible entities on the grant program.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. (on 12/02/2021)

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