Bill · S.Res. 235· Senate(119-SRES-235)
A resolution designating May 17, 2025, as "Kids to Parks Day".
- Introduced
- 5/19/2025
- Last activity
- 5/19/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2966; text: CR S2974)
- Sponsored by
- Ron Wyden
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 3
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates May 17, 2025, as ``Kids to Parks Day''. The resolution aims to promote healthy outdoor recreation and responsible environmental stewardship. It also seeks to empower young people and encourage families to visit the parks and public lands of the United States. By observing this day, the Senate recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces. Finally, the resolution encourages people to take safe family trips to parks.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution specifically targets the empowerment and health of young people.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The resolution promotes responsible environmental stewardship of public lands.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
It emphasizes the preservation of open spaces and national/state parks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promoting Healthy Lifestyles: The resolution aims to encourage people, both young and old, to lead more healthy and active lifestyles through outdoor recreation.
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Empowering Youth: The goals include empowering young people and broadening their appreciation for nature and the outdoors.
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Community and Personal Growth: Celebrating this day is intended to foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks, which can facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities.
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Family Connection: Kids to Parks Day provides an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives to enjoy a day of active, wholesome fun.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text of the resolution.
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+5Good For Students+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Public Land Management+3
- 5/19/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2966; text: CR S2974)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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