Steve Daines (R-MT)
A resolution designating June 2026 as "Great Outdoors Month".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4087)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates June 2026 as ``Great Outdoors Month''. It serves as an opportunity to celebrate the importance of the great outdoors. The measure notes that hundreds of millions of people participate in outdoor recreation annually. It also highlights the economic impact and health benefits associated with these activities. Finally, the resolution encourages all individuals in the United States to participate in outdoor recreation activities responsibly.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +1
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation businesses to the economy.
- Scored +1
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The resolution notes that outdoor recreation businesses are cornerstones of rural communities.
- Scored +1
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill highlights the significant economic output and employment growth within the outdoor recreation economy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Celebration of National Heritage: The resolution designates June 2026 as ``Great Outdoors Month'' to provide an opportunity to celebrate the importance of the great outdoors (Resolution, Section 1).
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Encouragement of Outdoor Activity: The resolution encourages all individuals in the United States to responsibly participate in recreation activities in the great outdoors during June 2026 and year round (Resolution, Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation businesses to the economy. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution notes that outdoor recreation businesses are cornerstones of rural communities.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The resolution acknowledges that many outdoor recreation businesses are small businesses that serve as cornerstones of communities. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill highlights the significant economic output and employment growth within the outdoor recreation economy.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution mentions the Great American Outdoors Act which funds the maintenance of public lands and waters. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill states that many outdoor recreation businesses are cornerstones of rural communities.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill notes that regular outdoor recreation is associated with positive health outcomes.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution notes the significant economic output and employment growth generated by outdoor recreation.
- 7/14/2026
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4087)
- 6/24/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3220)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan