Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2024
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to make youth sports facilities eligible for grants. It expands the definition of eligible projects to include youth sports and prioritizes facilities that benefit rural communities, low-income families, and communities facing challenges like opioid use or violence. The bill also aims to encourage economic development through youth sports facilities and related businesses.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of eligible projects to include youth sports.
- Prioritizes grants for youth sports facilities in highly rural communities.
- Focuses on facilities serving children from low-income families in rural or underserved areas.
- Specifically targets communities with high rates of opioid use disorders or community violence.
- Supports youth sports and recreation to stimulate economic development.
- Encourages job creation through youth sports facilities and related businesses.
- Addresses the impact of sedentary lifestyles and obesity by improving access to recreational space.
- Includes a provision to mitigate mental and physical health impacts.
Who is affected
- Youth sports organizations
- Rural communities
- Low-income families
- Communities with high rates of opioid use disorders
- Communities with high rates of community violence
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