Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization Act
Every Kid Outdoors Program: Permanent Extension and Expansion
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by several committees in the House of Representatives. It is actively moving through these groups for study before it can be considered for a vote. There are no upcoming floor votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the program is popular, the bill currently lacks Republican cosponsors and must pass through three different House committees.
Key Points
- This bill makes the Every Kid Outdoors program a permanent part of the government. This program gives free passes to national parks and other federal lands to students and their families.
- The plan expands who can get a pass. Right now, only 4th graders get them, but this bill would include 5th graders and home-schooled children who are 10 or 11 years old.
- It provides $25 million every year to run the program. This money will pay for staff, advertising, and transportation for schools that have the most financial need.
- A major goal is to help more kids get outside. The bill specifically requires outreach to underserved communities and children with disabilities to make sure they can visit public lands.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization Act
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