This month U.S. Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) plans to introduce legislation, entitled the Community Parks Revitalization (CPR) Act, that would provide matching, federal competitive grants through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to local parks and recreation agencies for the construction of new, and to rehabilitate existing, outdoor and indoor recreational resources in metropolitan areas. It also allows for planning and programming aimed at improving the delivery of recreation services, increasing access for military families and disabled veterans, and engaging at-risk youth. There is a waiver at the Secretary’s discretion for a percentage to be awarded to areas not in MSAs, so rural communities are included. The bill simply gives the Secretary authority to use discretionary dollars for these purposes, so there is no budget impact. The CPR Act is a tool for helping to build stronger communities, create jobs, enhance a state’s economy, protect the health and well-being of the public, conserve natural resources, and contribute to a higher quality of life for hard-working Americans and their families.
Senator Hagan’s office is seeking original cosponsors. Please contact your U.S. Senators amd ask that they sign on. You may also contact me directly at leslie.mozingo@thefergusongroup.com or 202-255-5760, or your TFG client manager, for assistance.
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