{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://turner.house.gov/2021/10/turner-co-sponsors-bipartisan-outdoors-for-all-act", "Turner Co-sponsors Bipartisan Outdoors for All Act", "2021-10-01", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "OH", "Michael R. Turner", "T000463", "turner.house.gov", "turner", "https://turner.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) joined Nanette Diaz Barrag\u00e1n (CA-44), Senator Padilla (CA), Senator Collins (ME) in introducing HR 5413, the Outdoors for All Act. This legislation permanently authorizes the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Program (ORLP), a grant program that provides direct funding to cities and localities to develop, restore and maintain their local parks and other outdoor recreation spaces.\n\nFollowing the introduction of the bill, Congressman Turner, Congresswoman Barrag\u00e1n, Senator Padilla, Senator Collins and Five Rivers MetroParks Executive Director Becky Benn\u00e1 released the following statements:\n\n\u201cThis bill would provide investments into recreational areas and parks in lower-income communities to ensure that they are well maintained and safe for people to gather and participate in outdoor activities,'' said Rep Turner. \u201cAccording to the Trust for Public Land, 78% of Daytonians are within a 10-minute walking distance to a park, and with COVID-19 still present, it is now more important than ever to give communities a well-kept outdoor space to social distance and spend time.\u201d\n\n\u201cFive Rivers MetroParks (FRMP), located in southwest Ohio, provides outdoor recreation, education and land conservation to the citizens of Montgomery County. We are very supportive of the Outdoors for All Act that would permanently authorize the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) under the Land and Water Conservation Fund,\u201d said CEO of FRMP Becky Benn\u00e1. \u201cThis funding will assist us, as well as other local and regional public agencies to:\n\nExpand access to outdoor recreation and job opportunities in cities and towns, particularly in underserved and low-income areas.\n\nCreate dedicated grant funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund to create and improve local parks, trails and outdoor recreation areas, as well as protect and preserve open space and wildlife habitats.\n\nExpand outdoor access for all \u2013 FRMP manages and maintains approximately 16,000 acres of parks and conservation areas and offers free access to all, including urban, suburban and rural communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cBy passing the Outdoors for All Act, we make it crystal clear that funding for urbans parks is here to stay. Far too many low-income communities and communities of color lack access to a nearby park or green space. Green spaces are crucial for the health and well-being of our communities. By preserving the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program, we will provide much needed urban parks funding for underserved communities throughout our country,\u201d said Congresswoman Barrag\u00e1n.\n\n\u201cNo matter your zip code, everyone should have access to outdoor space in their community,\u201d said Senator Padilla. \u201cHaving grown up in Los Angeles, I know all too well how people living in urban areas often lack adequate park space, an injustice that negatively impacts our communities and our environment. The Outdoors For All Act would invest in new parks and open spaces\u2014and upgrade existing ones\u2014to bring nature\u2019s benefits to urban residents\u2019 doorsteps. Improving park access will provide benefits like shade, tree cover, and clean air that are critical as we grapple with the intensifying effects of the climate crisis.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur state is fortunate to have abundant natural resources that allow Mainers and visitors to enjoy our pristine environment,\u201d said Senator Collins. \u201cRegrettably, many Americans, particularly those living in urban and low-income areas, lack access to outdoor green spaces that give them the ability to experience the beauty and tranquility of nature close to home. This bipartisan bill would invest in these communities to support parks, playgrounds, trails, and other projects that will help ensure that all Americans have outdoor recreation opportunities.\u201d\n\nRead the Full Text of the bill here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://turner.house.gov/2021/10/turner-co-sponsors-bipartisan-outdoors-for-all-act"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9322499390691519, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}