Barbara Tulipane, CAE, president and CEO of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) issued the following statement in response to Congress’ passage of the tax reform bill:

“Today, Congress passed a sweeping tax overhaul that will affect nearly all Americans. NRPA is pleased that the tax exemption for municipal bonds, private activity bonds, and state and local taxes were preserved in the tax reform bill. 

“As more details emerge, NRPA will pay close attention to how the tax bill is implemented — especially with regard to the municipal bond market, which fuels critical park and recreation projects in cities and towns across America.       

“We also look forward to the continued conversation about a potential infrastructure package, as it will positively impact our member agencies and the services they provide.”

For additional information about the tax reform bill, click here.

About the National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans have access to parks and recreation for health, conservation and social equity. Through its network of 60,000 recreation and park professionals and advocates, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.