Bill · H.R. 1429· House(119-HR-1429)
Activating National Parks in Cities Act
- Introduced
- 2/18/2025
- Last activity
- 2/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Activating National Parks in Cities Act aims to expand the mission of the National Park Service. It seeks to include the active use of System units that are located in urban areas. The bill updates Title 54 of the United States Code to reflect these changes. It provides specific definitions for "active use" and "urban area" to guide this expansion. This legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 18, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill explicitly includes playgrounds and recreational facilities as part of the expanded mission for urban National Park units.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+5
The bill expands the scope of National Park Service units to include active use features specifically designed for people living in urban areas.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
The focus on sports, recreation facilities, and bicycle infrastructure benefits younger demographic groups.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Quality of Life: The bill defines "active use" as use that prioritizes current enjoyment by people and improves quality of life (Section 2, subsection 100102(7)).
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Increased Recreational Opportunities: The definition of "active use" includes various amenities that could benefit people in urban areas, such as playgrounds, sports and recreation facilities, and pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly infrastructure (Section 2, subsection 100102(7)).
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Community Engagement: The bill's definition of "active use" includes community events and programming, which could provide social benefits to residents (Section 2, subsection 100102(7)).
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Access to Services: The inclusion of concessions under the definition of "active use" may provide additional services within these park units (Section 2, subsection 100102(7)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Urban Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+3Improves Environmental Protections+2
- 2/18/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E136-137)
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House