STRONG Kids Act
Sponsored By: Representative Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]
Introduced
Summary
expand safe and equitable access to youth sports through competitive federal grants. This bill would create a Department of Health and Human Services grant program to improve the health, safety, and participation of individuals under 18 through funding, training, and subgrants.
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More youth sports help for families
If enacted, this bill would create a competitive HHS grant program to expand youth sports access and health programs for people under 18. National grants would be capped at $5,000,000 and regional or State grants at $2,500,000. Grantees would make local subgrants of $10,000 to $50,000 and must prioritize low-income, rural, and disabled youth. Eligible uses would include fee waivers or scholarships, ADA facility upgrades, covering background-check costs, coach and volunteer training (including SafeSport and CDC concussion training), adaptive sports, and nutrition and retention activities. The HHS Secretary would have to make the first grant within one year. Funding would start in FY2027 at an amount equal to 50% of certain 2025 Treasury receipts (IRC section 4401) and would be CPI‑adjusted for FY2028–2037. Grantees would report results to Congress within three years and every three years after while funds remain available.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]
OH • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
CA • D
Sponsored 7/22/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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