Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization Act

# Every Kid Outdoors Reauthorization Act Summary **What It Does** This bill would reauthorize the "Every Kid Outdoors" program, a federal initiative that provides free or discounted passes for young people to visit America's public lands and waters. The program currently gives fourth-graders free annual passes to national parks, national forests, and other federally managed recreational areas. By reauthorizing the program, Congress would extend its funding and continue its operation beyond its current expiration date. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily benefits school-age children, particularly fourth-graders and their families, by removing cost barriers to visiting national parks and public lands.

It also affects the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and other federal agencies that manage these public spaces, as well as local communities that benefit from increased visitor engagement. **Current Status** As of now, HR 5541 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ).