To make improvements in the enactment of title 54, United States Code, into a positive law title and to correct related technical errors.
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
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Summary
Creates a single, updated statutory framework for federal historic preservation, parks, recreation, and related programs by restating Title 54 and fixing cross‑references. It modernizes grant rules, revives or reorganizes specific provisions, and aligns other statutes to cite the restated Title 54.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Updates and transition rules for Title 54
If enacted, many older park and preservation laws would be restated into Title 54 with updated cross‑references. Rights, duties, penalties, and cases that began before enactment would keep their effect. The new text would keep the original enactment dates and treat old and new citations as referring to each other. Existing regulations and orders would continue under the new citations. The restated text would replace source provisions enacted on or before July 30, 2025.
Clearer rules for park worker housing
If enacted, this would update who could get government housing while working in the field for the Park Service. It would cover employees assigned to a field unit and, if there is no feasible alternative, others authorized under 5 U.S.C. 5911 and their families. Seasonal quarters would be for assignments of six months or less. The policy would aim to expand, repair, and maintain needed housing and use private financing when it makes sense.
Land buys only from willing sellers
If enacted, federal land purchases under this section would have to be from willing sellers only. It would update wording to refer to eligible sites and move a 2020 date to 2025. Money from this section could not be used to lobby Congress.
Pilot for shuttles and bikes to parks
If enacted, this would start a pilot to improve access to national parks without relying on private cars. It would promote buses, shuttles, biking, and other shared or non‑motorized options. The pilot would need to protect the parks and avoid major disruption in nearby towns. The bill does not set funding or name locations.
Support to honor the Underground Railroad
If enacted, the National Park Service would be able to coordinate programs that honor and explain the Underground Railroad. It would work with federal and non‑federal partners on commemoration and education. The bill does not set aside specific funding.
Grants to fix and grow urban parks
If enacted, this would create grants to help economically stressed cities repair parks, run youth recreation, and plan improvements. Grants could fund rehab work, new programs, and planning, and some would require local matching money. The effort would complement the Land and Water Conservation Fund. It would also make clear that the District of Columbia and U.S. territories count as “States” under this chapter, so they could access related help.
Limited funds for park repairs, with match
If enacted, the government would provide $20 million for FY2018 and $30 million for FY2019 to fix deferred maintenance and related infrastructure. Money would be available until spent and used for cost‑share projects. Each project would need at least 50% from non‑federal sources, including donated goods or services.
Cut to Preserve America grant authority
If enacted, authorized funding for Preserve America grants that was not yet appropriated when the First State National Historical Park Act took effect would be cut by $6.5 million. This reduces potential future grant money for that program.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
NY • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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