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A resolution designating June 2025 as "Great Outdoors Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-279| Senate 
| Updated: 6/16/2025
Steve Daines

Steve Daines

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution officially designates June 2025 as "Great Outdoors Month," aiming to celebrate the vital role of outdoor recreation in the United States. It acknowledges that hundreds of millions of Americans engage in outdoor activities annually, which contributes significantly to the nation's economy and promotes positive health outcomes and an enhanced quality of life. The resolution emphasizes that the outdoor recreation sector generated $1.2 trillion in economic output in 2023, growing nearly three times faster than the overall U.S. economy and supporting 5 million jobs . It encourages all individuals to responsibly participate in outdoor recreation activities during June 2025 and throughout the year, underscoring the importance of ensuring access to the outdoors for all people and future generations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-629
A resolution designating June 2020 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-727
A resolution designating June 2024 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-248
A resolution designating June 2023 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-654
A resolution designating June 2022 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-273
A resolution designating June 2021 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-239
A resolution designating June 2019 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-199
A resolution designating June 2017 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-568
A resolution designating June 2018 as "Great Outdoors Month".
Jun 16, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3405; text: CR S3404)
Jun 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-629
    A resolution designating June 2020 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-727
    A resolution designating June 2024 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-248
    A resolution designating June 2023 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-654
    A resolution designating June 2022 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-273
    A resolution designating June 2021 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-239
    A resolution designating June 2019 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-199
    A resolution designating June 2017 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-568
    A resolution designating June 2018 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • June 16, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3405; text: CR S3404)


  • June 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Commemorative events and holidaysOutdoor recreation

A resolution designating June 2025 as "Great Outdoors Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-279| Senate 
| Updated: 6/16/2025
This resolution officially designates June 2025 as "Great Outdoors Month," aiming to celebrate the vital role of outdoor recreation in the United States. It acknowledges that hundreds of millions of Americans engage in outdoor activities annually, which contributes significantly to the nation's economy and promotes positive health outcomes and an enhanced quality of life. The resolution emphasizes that the outdoor recreation sector generated $1.2 trillion in economic output in 2023, growing nearly three times faster than the overall U.S. economy and supporting 5 million jobs . It encourages all individuals to responsibly participate in outdoor recreation activities during June 2025 and throughout the year, underscoring the importance of ensuring access to the outdoors for all people and future generations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-629
A resolution designating June 2020 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-727
A resolution designating June 2024 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-248
A resolution designating June 2023 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-654
A resolution designating June 2022 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-273
A resolution designating June 2021 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-239
A resolution designating June 2019 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-199
A resolution designating June 2017 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-568
A resolution designating June 2018 as "Great Outdoors Month".
Jun 16, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3405; text: CR S3404)
Jun 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-629
    A resolution designating June 2020 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-727
    A resolution designating June 2024 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-248
    A resolution designating June 2023 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-654
    A resolution designating June 2022 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-273
    A resolution designating June 2021 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-239
    A resolution designating June 2019 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-199
    A resolution designating June 2017 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-568
    A resolution designating June 2018 as "Great Outdoors Month".


  • June 16, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3405; text: CR S3404)


  • June 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Steve Daines

Steve Daines

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Sports and Recreation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysOutdoor recreation