Bill · H.R. 2850· House(119-HR-2850)
Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Huizenga
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 9
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2025'', seeks to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. The primary goal is to change the eligibility requirements for certain grants to include youth sports facilities. By amending existing law, the bill aims to incorporate youth sports into the scope of public service and facility eligibility. It specifically focuses on using these facilities to address community health and economic needs.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would children be better off under this?+7
The bill directly targets the development of facilities for youth sports and physical education.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill prioritizes children from low-income families for facility access.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill provides benefits for physical education and recreational opportunities for students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Community Health: The bill seeks to address the mental and physical health impacts caused by sedentary lifestyles and obesity by improving access to recreational space through youth sports facilities (Section 2, subsection (c), paragraph (9)).
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Support for Rural Communities: The bill aims to benefit highly rural communities that do not have enough tax revenue to invest in infrastructure for active lifestyles (Section 2, subsection (c), paragraph (10)).
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Assistance for Low-Income and Underserved Children: The provisions target children from low-income families in rural or underserved communities who currently lack access to indoor or outdoor facilities for physical education and sports (Section 2, subsection (c), paragraph (11)(A) and (B)).
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Community Safety and Health Interventions: The bill targets communities experiencing high rates of community violence or opioid use disorders (Section 2, subsection (c), paragraph (11)(C)).
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Economic Growth and Job Creation: The bill intends to use youth sports and recreation to spur economic development in urban and rural communities lacking facilities, while also promoting job creation through these facilities and related businesses (Section 2, subsection (c), paragraph (12) and (13)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+7Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Students+5Good For Business Owners+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Young Adults+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4Improves Small Business Support+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+3Improves Opioid Crisis Response+3Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
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