Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to expand the types of facilities eligible for grants. Specifically, it includes ‘youth sports facilities’ as a qualifying category, prioritizing projects that benefit rural communities, low-income families, and areas with high rates of opioid use or violence. The bill also aims to improve access to recreational space and support economic development through youth sports facilities.
Key provisions
- Includes ‘youth sports facilities’ as a qualifying project for grants.
- Prioritizes projects in highly rural communities.
- Focuses on serving children from low-income families in rural or underserved communities.
- Addresses mental and physical health impacts related to sedentary lifestyles and obesity.
- Supports communities with high rates of opioid use disorders or community violence.
- Promotes economic development through youth sports facilities.
- Encourages job creation related to youth sports facilities.
Who is affected
- Local communities
- Rural communities
- Low-income families
- Youth
- Public Works Agencies
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of eligible projects under the Public Works and Economic Development Act to include youth sports facilities.
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