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H.R. 3186

Every Kid Outdoors Act

Every Kid Outdoors Act

This bill directs the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, and the Army to establish the Every Kids Outdoors program to provide fourth graders free access to federal lands and waters to which the public has access.

Such Departments shall issue such students annual passes, upon request, which shall allow free access to:

  • a per-vehicle fee area for the student and any passengers accompanying the student in a private, noncommercial vehicle or for up to three adults accompanying the student on bicycles; or
  • a per-person fee area for the student and up to three adults accompanying the student.

In carrying out such program, such departments:

  • may collaborate with state park systems that opt to implement a complementary Every Kid Outdoors State park pass,
  • shall maintain a publicly available website that provides information about the program,
  • may provide visitor services, and
  • may support approved partners of the federal lands and waters by furnishing them with opportunities for participation in the program.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 680.

Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3](D-MA)Sponsor
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  1. Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 680.

  2. Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-394.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-394.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  7. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 2 (Roll no. 395). (text: CR H8139)

  8. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 2 (Roll no. 395).(text: CR H8139)

  9. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8158)

  10. FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3186.

  12. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8139-8140)

  13. FloorH30300

    Mr. Gianforte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  14. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 678.

  15. DischargeH12300

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. Committee5500

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. DischargeH12300

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  18. Committee5500

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  19. CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-880, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-880, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

    Forestry Subcommittee
  26. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  27. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  28. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  29. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  30. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Agriculture Committee
  31. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  33. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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