Bill · S.Res. 798· Senate(119-SRES-798)
A resolution designating June 2026 as "Great Outdoors Month".
- Introduced
- 6/24/2026
- Last activity
- 7/14/2026 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4087)
- Sponsored by
- Steve Daines
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- 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 June 2026 as ``Great Outdoors Month''. It serves as an opportunity to celebrate the importance of the great outdoors. The measure notes that hundreds of millions of people participate in outdoor recreation annually. It also highlights the economic impact and health benefits associated with these activities. Finally, the resolution encourages all individuals in the United States to participate in outdoor recreation activities responsibly.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
The bill recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation businesses to the economy.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
The resolution notes that outdoor recreation businesses are cornerstones of rural communities.
Is this likely to create jobs?+1
The bill highlights the significant economic output and employment growth within the outdoor recreation economy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Celebration of National Heritage: The resolution designates June 2026 as ``Great Outdoors Month'' to provide an opportunity to celebrate the importance of the great outdoors (Resolution, Section 1).
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Encouragement of Outdoor Activity: The resolution encourages all individuals in the United States to responsibly participate in recreation activities in the great outdoors during June 2026 and year round (Resolution, Section 2).
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 Business Owners+1Good For Rural Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1Improves Rural Development+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 7/14/2026
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4087)
- 6/24/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3220)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan