A resolution designating June 2026 as "Great Outdoors Month".
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 798
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-24: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3220)
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-08T18:47:14Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the legislation This resolution designates June 2026 as "Great Outdoors Month" to recognize the role of outdoor recreation in the United States and to encourage participation in outdoor activities.
Key provisions outlined
- Notes that hundreds of millions of people in the United States take part in outdoor recreation each year.
- References the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016, which directed analysis of the outdoor recreation economy.
- Cites data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showing that outdoor recreation produced $696.7 billion in economic output in 2024, equal to about 2.4 percent of U.S. gross domestic product, with increases in output, compensation, and employment.
- Mentions the Great American Outdoors Act, which funds maintenance of public lands and the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
- States that outdoor recreation supports economic growth, health benefits, and quality of life, and that participation has increased at federal, state, and local levels.
- Highlights that many outdoor recreation businesses are small businesses in rural areas and form part of the nation's heritage.
- Affirms the need to maintain access to outdoor recreation for future generations.
- Resolves that the Senate designates June 2026 as "Great Outdoors Month" and encourages responsible participation in outdoor activities during that month and throughout the year.
Significant changes to existing law introduced This resolution does not amend or repeal any existing statutes. It is a non-binding Senate designation that carries no force of law.
Potential impacts on government agencies, citizens, or international relations
- May increase public awareness of outdoor recreation benefits among citizens.
- Could support promotion efforts by federal agencies that manage public lands and collect economic data.
- No direct effects on international relations are addressed in the resolution.
Main stakeholders affected by this legislation
- U.S. citizens who engage in outdoor activities.
- Outdoor recreation businesses, especially small businesses in rural communities.
- Federal agencies such as the Bureau of Economic Analysis and land-management departments.
- State and local governments involved in parks and recreation.
Notable legal, constitutional, or political implications The resolution is ceremonial and raises no constitutional issues. It has no enforceable legal requirements and serves primarily as a symbolic statement by the Senate.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-24: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3220)
- 2026-06-24: Submitted in Senate
Bill Versions
- Designating June 2026 as "Great Outdoors Month". — issued 2026-06-24 — PDF (3 pages)