A Democratic bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Expanding Quality and Universal Access to Lands and Parks Act" or "EQUAL Parks Act," aims to codify a specific Presidential Memorandum. The memorandum is dated January 12, 2017, and relates to promoting diversity and inclusion. This initiative focuses on national parks, national forests, and other public lands and waters. If passed, the memorandum would have the force and effect of law.
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- Scored +3
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
Promoting diversity and inclusion in public lands management often involves better engagement with Native American communities.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
The bill codifies a memorandum to integrate diversity and inclusion into the management of national parks and forests.
- Scored +3
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill codifies a memorandum specifically aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion within national public lands.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Promoting diversity and inclusion: The bill seeks to codify a memorandum intended to promote diversity and inclusion within national parks, national forests, and other public lands and waters (Section 2). This could benefit various groups of people by focusing on these specific values within public land management.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain specific details regarding potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Promoting diversity and inclusion in public lands management often involves better engagement with Native American communities. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill's focus on diversity and inclusion is designed to promote equity for underrepresented communities in public lands. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill's focus on diversity and inclusion is designed to promote equity for underrepresented communities in public lands. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill's focus on diversity and inclusion is designed to promote equity for underrepresented communities in public lands. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased diversity and inclusion in public lands may improve access and representation for underserved populations. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill promotes a more inclusive approach to the management of lands often located in rural areas. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increased inclusion in public land management may benefit diverse urban populations seeking outdoor access.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill codifies a memorandum to integrate diversity and inclusion into the management of national parks and forests.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill codifies a memorandum specifically aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion within national public lands.
- 1/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Sean CastenDemocrat · Illinois
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii