Bill · S.Res. 734· Senate(119-SRES-734)
A resolution designating May 16, 2026, as "Kids to Parks Day".
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)
- Sponsored by
- Ron Wyden
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 4
- 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 16, 2026, as "Kids to Parks Day." The measure aims to promote healthy outdoor recreation and responsible environmental stewardship. It seeks to empower young people and encourage families to visit the nation's parks and public lands. Additionally, the day is intended to foster appreciation for nature and provide opportunities for safe, active fun. The resolution encourages the public to observe this day with safe family trips to parks.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically aims to empower young people and promote healthy, active lifestyles through outdoor recreation.
Would students be better off under this?+3
The bill recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation in the education of young people.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The bill encourages the appreciation of nature and outdoor activities which can benefit young people.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotes Health and Activity: The bill aims to encourage people to lead more healthy and active lifestyles through outdoor recreation (Whereas clause 5).
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Empowers Youth: The resolution intends to empower young people and broaden their appreciation for nature and the outdoors (Whereas clause 1 and 2).
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Provides Community Benefits: The day is designed to facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities (Whereas clause 6).
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Offers Family Recreation: It serves as an opportunity for families to take a break from busy lives for active, wholesome fun (Whereas clause 5).
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Encourages Access to Nature: The resolution highlights that communities offer natural resources and public land, often with free access, for individuals seeking recreation (Whereas clause 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified 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+5Good For Students+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2Improves Rural Development+1
- 5/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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