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A resolution designating May 16, 2026, as "Kids to Parks Day".

S.Res. 734 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

S.Res. 734119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 05/14/2026SEN. WYDEND-OR · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: DW-NOMINATE -0.34 (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN LEFT(SPONSOR RANKING)PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

8 members · Left 3 · Center 1 · Right 4 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorSen. Wyden, Ron (D-OR) (Introduced 05/14/2026)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.34 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 8 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

Committees
Latest Action05/14/2026 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

Passed Senate (05/14/2026)

This resolution designates May 16, 2026, as Kids to Parks Day.

The resolution recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces in promoting the health and education of the young people of the United States.

Text (1)

ATS (ATS)

119 SRES 734 ATS: Designating May 16, 2026, as “Kids to Parks Day”. U.S. Senate 2026-05-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. III119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. RES. 734IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 14, 2026Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Heinrich, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Justice, Mr. Daines, and Mr. Coons) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONDesignating May 16, 2026, as Kids to Parks Day.Whereas the 16th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 16, 2026;Whereas the goals of Kids to Parks Day are—(1)to promote healthy outdoor recreation and responsible environmental stewardship;(2)to empower young people; and(3)to encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks and public land of the United States;Whereas, on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural, suburban, and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid national, State, and neighborhood parks located in their communities;Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety of natural resources and public land, often with free access, to individuals seeking outdoor recreation;Whereas the people of the United States, young and old, should be encouraged to lead more healthy and active lifestyles;Whereas Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and enjoy a day of active, wholesome fun; andWhereas celebrating Kids to Parks Day will—(1)broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people;(2)foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks; and(3)facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate—(1)designates May 16, 2026, as Kids to Parks Day;(2)recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces in promoting the health and education of the young people of the United States; and(3)encourages the people of the United States to observe Kids to Parks Day with safe family trips to parks.

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All Actions (2)

DateChamberAll Actions
05/14/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)
05/14/2026SenateSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)

Titles (2)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleA resolution designating May 16, 2026, as "Kids to Parks Day".
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution designating May 16, 2026, as "Kids to Parks Day".

Amendments (0)

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Cosponsors (7)

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Related Bills (1)

Subjects (3)

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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