Bill > HR5036

This bill seeks to remove a specific legal restriction on Northeast Sedgwick County Park in Sedgwick County, Kansas, that was originally imposed through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The LWCF is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments for acquiring and developing public outdoor recreational areas. Typically, when a park receives LWCF funding, there are long-term restrictions preventing the land from being converted to non-recreational uses. This bill specifically exempts the Northeast Sedgwick County Park from those standard LWCF conversion limitations, which means the county will now have more flexibility to potentially use the park's land for purposes other than public outdoor recreation without facing the usual federal penalties or requirements associated with such a conversion. By modifying Section 200305(f)(3) of Title 54 of the United States Code, the bill effectively grants a unique exception for this particular park, allowing local authorities more autonomy in determining the park's future use.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5036/all-info