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DemocratBill · H.R. 4937· House(119-HR-4937)

EQUAL Parks Act

Rep. Randall
Age: 41 years
Washington
Introduced
8/8/2025
Last activity
8/8/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by
Emily Randall
Cosponsors
Democrat - 7Republican - 0
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Expanding Quality and Universal Access to Lands and Parks Act" or "EQUAL Parks Act," aims to codify a specific Presidential Memorandum. The memorandum is dated January 12, 2017, and relates to promoting diversity and inclusion. This initiative focuses on national parks, national forests, and other public lands and waters. If passed, the memorandum would have the force and effect of law.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+3

    Promoting diversity and inclusion in public lands management often involves better engagement with Native American communities.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3

    The bill codifies a memorandum to integrate diversity and inclusion into the management of national parks and forests.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3

    The bill codifies a memorandum specifically aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion within national public lands.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.