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Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization Act

USA119th CongressHR-5541| House 
| Updated: 12/2/2025
Yassamin Ansari

Yassamin Ansari

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (19)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization Act permanently authorizes the Every Kid Outdoors program , ensuring its continued operation. This legislation amends the program's eligibility criteria, expanding participation to include fifth graders and 11-year-old home-schooled learners , in addition to the existing eligible participants. To bolster the program, the bill authorizes an annual appropriation of $25,000,000 for each fiscal year. These funds are specifically allocated to provide operational and staff support, promote the program and distribute related resources to schools and families, and offer transportation services to financially needy schools and youth organizations. Additionally, the appropriations will facilitate targeted outreach efforts for underserved communities and children with disabilities, ensuring broader access to outdoor experiences.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6925
Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization Act
Sep 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 23, 2025
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.
Sep 24, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Dec 2, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6925
    Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization Act


  • September 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 23, 2025
    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.


  • September 24, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • December 2, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization Act

USA119th CongressHR-5541| House 
| Updated: 12/2/2025
The Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization Act permanently authorizes the Every Kid Outdoors program , ensuring its continued operation. This legislation amends the program's eligibility criteria, expanding participation to include fifth graders and 11-year-old home-schooled learners , in addition to the existing eligible participants. To bolster the program, the bill authorizes an annual appropriation of $25,000,000 for each fiscal year. These funds are specifically allocated to provide operational and staff support, promote the program and distribute related resources to schools and families, and offer transportation services to financially needy schools and youth organizations. Additionally, the appropriations will facilitate targeted outreach efforts for underserved communities and children with disabilities, ensuring broader access to outdoor experiences.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6925
Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization Act
Sep 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 23, 2025
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.
Sep 24, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Dec 2, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6925
    Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization Act


  • September 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 23, 2025
    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.


  • September 24, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • December 2, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Yassamin Ansari

Yassamin Ansari

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (19)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted