Legis Daily

Every Kid Outdoors Act

USA115th CongressHR-3186| House 
| Updated: 11/28/2018
Niki Tsongas

Niki Tsongas

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (54)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Ruben J. Kihuen (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)John K. Delaney (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Colleen Hanabusa (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Committees (8)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Energy and Natural Resources Committee• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Every Kid Outdoors Act This bill directs the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, and the Army to establish the Every Kids Outdoors program to provide fourth graders free access to federal lands and waters to which the public has access. Such Departments shall issue such students annual passes, upon request, which shall allow free access to: a per-vehicle fee area for the student and any passengers accompanying the student in a private, noncommercial vehicle or for up to three adults accompanying the student on bicycles; or a per-person fee area for the student and up to three adults accompanying the student. In carrying out such program, such departments: may collaborate with state park systems that opt to implement a complementary Every Kid Outdoors State park pass, shall maintain a publicly available website that provides information about the program, may provide visitor services, and may support approved partners of the federal lands and waters by furnishing them with opportunities for participation in the program.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
5 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jul 11, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 2017
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.
Jul 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jul 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Jul 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Aug 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
May 16, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 16, 2018
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
May 16, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 16, 2018
Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Discharged.
Aug 3, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 678.
Aug 3, 2018
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Aug 3, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-880, Part I.
Aug 3, 2018
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Sep 12, 2018
Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 12, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8139-8140)
Sep 12, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3186.
Sep 12, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 12, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8158)
Sep 12, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 2 (Roll no. 395). (text: CR H8139)
View Vote
Sep 12, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 17, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 2, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 28, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-394.
Nov 28, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 680.
  • July 11, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 11, 2017
    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.


  • July 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • July 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.


  • July 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • August 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.


  • May 16, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 16, 2018
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.


  • May 16, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 16, 2018
    Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Discharged.


  • August 3, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 678.


  • August 3, 2018
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • August 3, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-880, Part I.


  • August 3, 2018
    Committee on Transportation discharged.


  • September 12, 2018
    Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 12, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8139-8140)


  • September 12, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3186.


  • September 12, 2018
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 12, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8158)


  • September 12, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 2 (Roll no. 395). (text: CR H8139)
    View Vote


  • September 12, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 17, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • October 2, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 28, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-394.


  • November 28, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 680.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 115-1522: A bill to establish an Every Kid Outdoors program, and for other purposes.
Child healthElementary and secondary educationForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsState and local government operationsUser charges and fees

Every Kid Outdoors Act

USA115th CongressHR-3186| House 
| Updated: 11/28/2018
Every Kid Outdoors Act This bill directs the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, and the Army to establish the Every Kids Outdoors program to provide fourth graders free access to federal lands and waters to which the public has access. Such Departments shall issue such students annual passes, upon request, which shall allow free access to: a per-vehicle fee area for the student and any passengers accompanying the student in a private, noncommercial vehicle or for up to three adults accompanying the student on bicycles; or a per-person fee area for the student and up to three adults accompanying the student. In carrying out such program, such departments: may collaborate with state park systems that opt to implement a complementary Every Kid Outdoors State park pass, shall maintain a publicly available website that provides information about the program, may provide visitor services, and may support approved partners of the federal lands and waters by furnishing them with opportunities for participation in the program.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
5 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jul 11, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 2017
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.
Jul 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jul 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Jul 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Aug 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
May 16, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 16, 2018
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
May 16, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 16, 2018
Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Discharged.
Aug 3, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 678.
Aug 3, 2018
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Aug 3, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-880, Part I.
Aug 3, 2018
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Sep 12, 2018
Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 12, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8139-8140)
Sep 12, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3186.
Sep 12, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 12, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8158)
Sep 12, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 2 (Roll no. 395). (text: CR H8139)
View Vote
Sep 12, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 17, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 2, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 28, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-394.
Nov 28, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 680.
  • July 11, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 11, 2017
    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.


  • July 12, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • July 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.


  • July 24, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • August 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.


  • May 16, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 16, 2018
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.


  • May 16, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 16, 2018
    Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Discharged.


  • August 3, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 678.


  • August 3, 2018
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • August 3, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-880, Part I.


  • August 3, 2018
    Committee on Transportation discharged.


  • September 12, 2018
    Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 12, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8139-8140)


  • September 12, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3186.


  • September 12, 2018
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 12, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8158)


  • September 12, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 2 (Roll no. 395). (text: CR H8139)
    View Vote


  • September 12, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 17, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • October 2, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 28, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-394.


  • November 28, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 680.
Niki Tsongas

Niki Tsongas

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (54)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Ruben J. Kihuen (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)John K. Delaney (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Colleen Hanabusa (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Committees (8)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Energy and Natural Resources Committee• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee• Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 115-1522: A bill to establish an Every Kid Outdoors program, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthElementary and secondary educationForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsState and local government operationsUser charges and fees