Support HR1583, the PAR Act

Fri, 30 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

HR 1583, the Parity for Athletic Recreation (PAR) Act, has been reintroduced in the US House of Representatives. This legislation would amend the language (§ 144(c)(6)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code) that disqualifies “any private or commercial golf course, country club” from access to various forms of disaster relief and economic stimulus programs that are available to other hospitality businesses, such as restaurants, hotels, and attractions.

First introduced in the 118th session of Congress in May 2023, it would address an issue that first galvanized the club and golf industry back in 2005. Following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, golf and country clubs were excluded from the ability to access disaster relief funds. In following years, this exclusionary language was repeated in other disaster relief and opportunity zone legislation, continuing to exclude the industry from necessary funds.

It was this issue that helped to spur the creation of We Are Golf (now known as the American Golf Industry Coalition) in 2006. The Coalition initially brought together CMAA, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the PGA of America, and the National Golf Course Owners Association, and today represents a broader coalition of golf organizations. Together, they sought to collaboratively advocate for the industry.

Advocating for the passage of this legislation is a priority to ensure the industry is on par in times of need. Contact your Congressional Representatives now and let them know that you support this legislation!

Work continues to create a Senate version of the bill, and to expand the list of co-sponsors.

Please join the effort and help us reach every member of Congress!

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Support HR1583, the PAR Act