Bill > HR9839

This bill, titled the "Sports Training, Recreation, and Opportunities for the Next Generation Act" or "STRONG Kids Act," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to improve the positive impacts of physical activity and youth sports on individuals under 18, and to increase access to these programs. The Secretary will award grants to national or regional non-profit and government organizations that run youth sports programs. These organizations, in turn, will use subgrants to fund local non-profits or government entities with experience in youth sports. These subgrants can be used for various purposes, including improving program effectiveness, increasing participation, promoting safety and health, and preventing abuse through background checks and training. Funds can also support lowering participation barriers for those with disabilities or economic limitations, providing coach training, educating parents, and implementing athlete codes of conduct. The bill also outlines eligibility requirements for grant recipients, specifies grant and subgrant amounts, and mandates reporting to Congress on the program's effectiveness. Funding for the program is authorized through a combination of a percentage of certain tax revenues and inflation-adjusted amounts for subsequent years.