Heinrich Introduces Healthy Kids Outdoors Act

Statement

Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D- N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced S.1078, the Healthy Kids Outdoors Act, a bill to make it easier for kids to connect with the outdoors and realize the many physical and mental health benefits associated with a more active, outdoor lifestyle. Companion legislation was introduced by U.S. Representative Ron Kind (D-Wis.) in the House of Representatives.

"The Healthy Kids Outdoors Act would enrich the lives of our children, improve public health, and benefit our outdoor recreation economy," said Sen. Heinrich. "By taking a holistic approach to improving child well-being, this bill would provide our kids the opportunity to gain hands-on outdoor education, while giving them an introduction and lifelong connection to conservation and all that the natural world has to offer."

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