Bill Sponsor
House Bill 4512
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Outdoors for All Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 26, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 26, 2019
Latest Action
Feb 27, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4512
Congress
116
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
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California
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California
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California
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California
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California
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
Maryland
Republican
Nebraska
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New Jersey
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New Jersey
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New Jersey
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New York
Democrat
New York
Republican
Pennsylvania
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Tennessee
Democrat
Tennessee
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Outdoors for All Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish an outdoor recreation legacy partnership grant program under which Interior may award grants to states, certain political subdivisions of a state, special purpose districts, or certain Indian tribes for projects to (1) acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes, and (2) develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities.

As a condition for receiving a grant, a recipient shall provide matching funds in cash or in kind equal to 100% of the amounts available under the grant.

A grant recipient may use the grant to acquire land or water providing outdoor recreation opportunities to the public and develop or renovate outdoor recreational facilities, with priority given to projects that

  • create or significantly enhance access to park and recreational opportunities in an urban neighborhood or community,
  • engage and empower underserved communities and youth,
  • provide opportunities for youth employment or job training,
  • establish or expand public-private partnerships, and
  • take advantage of coordination among various levels of government.
Text (1)
September 26, 2019
Actions (4)
02/27/2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
10/03/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
09/26/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
09/26/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:49 PM