Bill Summary
This resolution designates the month of June 2019 as "Great Outdoors Month" in recognition of the significant contributions made by the outdoor recreation industry to the US economy. It also encourages individuals to engage in outdoor recreation, citing its positive effects on health and quality of life. The resolution emphasizes the importance of the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account, which measures the economic impact of outdoor recreation, and encourages continued collaboration with the Department of Commerce.
Possible Impacts
1. People may be inspired to spend more time outdoors and engage in outdoor recreation activities in the designated month of June.
2. The legislation may lead to increased awareness and appreciation for the economic contributions of the outdoor recreation industry, potentially leading to more support for policies and funding that benefit the industry.
3. The resolution may encourage individuals to prioritize their health and overall well-being by incorporating regular outdoor recreation into their routines.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 239 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 239
Designating June 2019 as ``Great Outdoors Month''.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 5, 2019
Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Peters, Mr. Gardner, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr.
Risch, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Cramer, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Heinrich,
Mr. Hoeven, Mr. King, and Ms. Ernst) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Designating June 2019 as ``Great Outdoors Month''.
Whereas hundreds of millions of people in the United States participate in
outdoor recreation annually;
Whereas Congress enacted the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of
2016 (Public Law 114-249; 130 Stat. 999) to assess and analyze the
outdoor recreation economy of the United States and the effects
attributable to the outdoor recreation economy on the overall economy of
the United States;
Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account released in September 2018 by
the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the United States Department of
Commerce shows that outdoor recreation contributed more than
$412,000,000,000 of current-dollar gross domestic product to the economy
of the United States in 2016, comprising approximately 2.2 percent of
the current-dollar gross domestic product;
Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account shows that the outdoor
recreation sector experienced faster growth in real gross output,
compensation, and employment than the overall economy in 2016, while
also providing 4,546,000 jobs across the country;
Whereas the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019 (Public Law 116-6)
encouraged the Department of Commerce to continue its work with the
Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account;
Whereas regular outdoor recreation is associated with positive health outcomes
and better quality of life;
Whereas outdoor recreation is part of the national heritage of the United
States; and
Whereas June 2019 is an appropriate month to designate as ``Great Outdoors
Month'' to provide an opportunity to celebrate the importance of the
great outdoors: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) designates June 2019 as ``Great Outdoors Month''; and
(2) encourages all people in the United States to recreate
in the great outdoors in June 2019 and year-round.
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