H.R. 5541

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to permanently authorize the Every Kid Outdoors program, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · September 23, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Ansari

Table of contents

• H.R. 5541
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization Act.

SEC. 2. Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization

• Section 9001 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (; note) is amended— Public Law 116–9; 16 U.S.C. 6804
  • in subsection (a)(5), by striking or home-schooled learner 10and inserting or fifth grader or home-schooled learner who is 10 or 11;
  • in the heading for subsection (b)(2)(C), by striking ; and
  • in subsection (b), by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows:
    • (5) Authorization of Appropriations
      • There is authorized to be appropriated for use by the Secretaries in carrying out paragraph (3), $25,000,000 for each fiscal year to—
        • provide operational and staff support for the program, including coordination for the National Park Service to provide operational and staff support in carrying out the activities of the program;
        • promote the program and distribute resources related to the program to schools, youth-serving organizations, parents, and caregivers;
        • provide transportation services related to the program to schools and youth-serving organizations with the greatest financial needs; and
        • launch targeted outreach related to the program for underserved communities and children with disabilities.