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119-sres-798119th Congress

A resolution designating June 2026 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Sponsored By: Senator Daines, Steve [R-MT]

Passed Senate

Summary

Great Outdoors Month designates June 2026 to spotlight outdoor recreation and public lands as sources of health, jobs, and economic activity.

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  • Families and individuals: Encourages outdoor activity linked to better health and improved quality of life and promotes getting outside in June 2026 and year-round.
  • Workers and rural small businesses: Notes many outdoor recreation firms are small and central to rural communities, and employment in the sector rose 1.1% in 2024.
  • The broader economy: Cites that outdoor recreation generated $696.7 billion in economic output in 2024, about 2.4% of U.S. GDP.
  • Public lands and conservation: References the Great American Outdoors Act as providing billions to reduce maintenance backlogs and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Daines, Steve [R-MT]

MT • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 6/24/2026

Roll Call Votes

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