# 119-hr-4985: Community Parks Revitalization Act

119-hr-4985, Community Parks Revitalization Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-4985
- Congress: 119
- Title: Community Parks Revitalization Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-08-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Housing and Community Development
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-01

## Summary

**Creates a Community Parks Revitalization Program to rebuild and expand local parks and a smaller federal credit program to attract private investment.** The bill sets up competitive grants for construction, innovation, and local recovery planning with matching rules and federal oversight.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Competitive grants to rebuild local parks: benefit, medium. If enacted, HUD would run a competitive grant program for parks. Local governments could get funds to rebuild or expand parks, add safety features, or run new recreation programs; routine maintenance would not be covered. Nonprofits could receive transferred funds if they serve the whole community.…
- Low-cost loans for parks and trails: benefit, medium. If enacted, HUD could offer loans or guarantees to help finance parks, community centers, and trail projects, including planning and construction. Projects would generally need at least $20 million in eligible costs and investment‑grade senior debt. Federal loans could cover up to 49% of eligible c…
- Park grants: local match and caps: mixed, medium. If enacted, most grants would require a local match of at least 3/7 of the federal amount. Planning grants would need a 100% match, but the Secretary would waive matches for rural or hard‑pressed places. States that chip in could trigger extra federal money equal to the State match, up to 15% of pr…
- Guardrails and reporting for park grants: mixed, low. If enacted, recipients would file yearly reports, keep records, and allow audits; repeated reporting failures could lead to losing funds. Getting federal money would not replace State or local permits or approvals. Land improved with these grants could not be converted to other uses without HUD’s a…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-hr-4985 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4985)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4985 (as of 2026-08-01).