Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2025

The "Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2025" proposes to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, explicitly making youth sports facilities eligible for certain federal grants. This expansion aims to broaden the scope of projects that can receive funding under the existing act. The bill introduces new criteria for grant eligibility, prioritizing projects that address the mental and physical health impacts of sedentary lifestyles and obesity by improving access to recreational spaces, particularly in highly rural communities and for children from low-income families in underserved areas. It also seeks to support youth sports and recreation to spur economic development and promote job creation , especially in urban and rural communities lacking adequate facilities or facing high rates of opioid use disorders or community violence.