Bill > SRes279

This resolution designates June 2025 as "Great Outdoors Month" while highlighting the significant economic and social importance of outdoor recreation in the United States. The resolution notes that outdoor recreation generates $1.2 trillion in economic output, representing approximately 2.3% of the country's gross domestic product, and has grown nearly three times faster than the overall economy while providing 5 million jobs. Drawing on data from the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account and referencing legislation like the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act and the Great American Outdoors Act, the resolution emphasizes that outdoor recreation is associated with economic growth, positive health outcomes, and improved quality of life. It recognizes that outdoor recreation businesses are often small businesses in rural communities and that access to outdoor activities is part of the national heritage. The resolution encourages all individuals in the United States to responsibly participate in outdoor recreation activities during June 2025 and throughout the year, underscoring the importance of preserving and promoting outdoor experiences for current and future generations.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/279/all-info