A resolution designating June 2026 as "Great Outdoors Month".

This Senate resolution officially designates June 2026 as "Great Outdoors Month." It aims to celebrate the importance of outdoor recreation and encourages all individuals in the United States to responsibly participate in outdoor activities during this month and throughout the year. The resolution underscores the substantial economic impact of outdoor recreation, noting that it generated $696.7 billion in economic output in 2024, comprising approximately 2.4 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product. It also recognizes the positive health outcomes, improved quality of life, and economic growth associated with regular outdoor engagement. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the role of outdoor recreation businesses, many of which are small businesses vital to rural communities, and references prior legislative efforts like the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act and the Great American Outdoors Act. By designating this month, the Senate emphasizes the imperative of ensuring access to outdoor recreation for all people for generations to come.