Bill · H.R. 5182· House(119-HR-5182)
To make improvements in the enactment of title 54, United States Code, into a positive law title and to correct related technical errors.
- Introduced
- 9/8/2025
- Last activity
- 9/14/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Daniel Goldman
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill makes improvements to how title 54 of the United States Code is enacted into positive law and fixes related technical errors. It updates references in various laws, such as the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act and the Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987, to point to the correct sections in title 54. The legislation also amends provisions related to the National Park Service housing, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act. Furthermore, it adds explicit purposes and definitions to several chapters within title 54 to make the laws clearer. Finally, the bill repeals older, outdated provisions of law that have been successfully restated or replaced.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would people in cities be better off under this?+7
Directly funds urban park recovery and recreation services in high-crime areas.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
Provides rehabilitation grants for recreation areas in economically hard-pressed communities.
Would children be better off under this?+5
Provides grants to expand recreation opportunities for at-risk youth in urban areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Park Employee Housing: Section 6(d) amends section 101331 of title 54 to explicitly state the purposes of developing quality housing units for field employees, relying on the private sector to reduce federal costs, and locating housing to avoid impairing primary resource values. This is positive because it ensures transparency and clear goals for managing park housing.
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Support for Urban Parks and Crime Prevention: Section 6(i) amends section 200501 of title 54 to establish the purposes of the urban park and recreation recovery program, which provides grants to economically hard-pressed communities to rehabilitate recreation areas, improve facilities in high-crime urban areas, and help deter crime among at-risk youth. This benefits local communities by promoting safer and more accessible recreational spaces.
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Honoring the Underground Railroad: Section 6(o) amends chapter 3083 of title 54 to include explicit purposes for recognizing the importance of the Underground Railroad, honoring the sacrifices of those involved, and fostering racial harmony and national reconciliation. This is a positive step in preserving and educating the public on crucial American history.
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Protection for Landowners: Section 6(n) amends section 308103 of title 54 by adding subsection (f), which explicitly states that the acquisition of land or interests in land under this section shall be from willing sellers only. This protects private property owners from having their land forcibly taken.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduction in Authorized Appropriations: Section 6(r) amends section 311105 of title 54 by reducing the amount authorized to be appropriated to carry out the section by $6,500,000. This could be considered a negative outcome as it decreases the potential funding available for these specific historic preservation and heritage tourism efforts.
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 Urban Residents+7Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Children+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Young Adults+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+5Improves Public Transit+2Reduces Carbon Emissions+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Affordable Housing+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Reduces Lobbying+2
- 9/14/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 8/31/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5335-5338)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5182.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5335-5338)
- Mr. Schmidt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 9/10/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 9/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House