Bills/H.R. 4985

Community Parks Revitalization Act

Community Parks Revitalization Act

In CommitteeEconomyHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
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Plain Language Summary

# Community Parks Revitalization Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Community Parks Revitalization Act (HR 4985) is proposed legislation designed to improve and renovate public parks in communities across the United States. While specific details about the bill's provisions are limited in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on providing federal funding, grants, or resources to help cities and towns repair, upgrade, and maintain their parks and recreational facilities. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily benefit local communities and their residents by improving access to quality public parks and green spaces. Cities and municipalities seeking federal funding for park improvements would be among the direct beneficiaries.

The bill could also affect park users of all ages who depend on these spaces for recreation, exercise, and community gathering. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 4985 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Robert Menendez (D-NJ). For more detailed information about specific provisions, funding amounts, or program requirements, you would need to review the full bill text through Congress.gov.

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Latest Action

August 15, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.

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Key Dates

Introduced
August 15, 2025
Last Updated
August 15, 2025
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