February 18, 2025
Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
To expand the mission of the National Park Service to include active use of System units located in urban areas, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Activating National Parks in Cities Act
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Sec. 2. Active use of System units in urban areas
Title 54, United States Code, is amended as follows:
(1)
In section 100101(a), by inserting ‘, and to promote active use of System units located in urban areas
before the final period.
(2)
In section 100102, by adding at the end the following:
(7) Active use
The term active use means use that prioritizes current enjoyment by people and improves quality of life, and includes playgrounds, pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly infrastructure, sports and recreation facilities, community events, programming, and concessions.
(8) Urban area
The term urban area means an area that has been defined and designated in the most recent decennial census as an ‘urban area’ by the Secretary of Commerce.