EQUAL Parks Act

This bill would turn a 2017 presidential memo about diversity and inclusion on public lands into law. It would require federal agencies that run national parks, national forests, and other public lands and waters to follow that memo’s direction to promote diversity and inclusion for visitors and communities they serve.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Federal land and water agencies; people who visit or live near national parks, forests, and other public lands and waters.
• What changes: The 2017 memo on promoting diversity and inclusion would have the force of law, making its guidance mandatory rather than optional.
• Where it applies: National parks, national forests, and other public lands and waters.
• When: It would take effect upon becoming law.