Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Agriculture Committee, 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.
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.
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.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization Act
USA119th CongressHR-5541| House
| Updated: 9/23/2025
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.
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.
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.