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S5560FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2024

December 17, 2024

youth sports economic development public works rural development public health infrastructure

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would change federal funding criteria to allow local governments and organizations in rural or underserved areas to compete for economic development grants specifically to build or improve youth sports facilities.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Local governments in rural or underserved areas

These entities gain a new category of infrastructure projects eligible for federal economic development grant funding.

Youth sports organizations

These organizations may become eligible for federal grant support for facility development if they partner with local economic development initiatives.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

The Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 is the primary legislation governing federal grants for infrastructure projects intended to stimulate economic growth in distressed areas. context

Summary

This bill expands federal grant eligibility to include youth sports facilities under the and Economic Development Act of 1965. It allows the Secretary of Commerce to prioritize projects that improve community health, support low-income or rural areas, and promote economic growth through sports infrastructure.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill guarantee funding for my local youth sports facility?

No. It makes youth sports facilities eligible for consideration under existing federal economic development grant programs, but does not mandate specific funding awards.

What criteria will the government use to prioritize these grants?

The Secretary of Commerce may consider factors such as , community health benefits, support for low-income or rural populations, and the potential for job creation and tourism.

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Integration of Public Health and Economic Development

The bill explicitly links physical health outcomes (obesity, sedentary lifestyles) and social issues (opioid use, community violence) to economic development grant criteria.

Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965

Connected Entities

personOssoff“Senator introducing the bill”Map →

bill_number42 U.S.C. 3141“The section of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 being amend”Map →

personYoung“Senator co-sponsoring the bill”Map →

organizationCommittee on Environment and Public Works“The committee to which the bill was referred”Map →

bill_numberPublic Works and Economic Development Act of 1965“The act being amended”Map →

personSecretary“The Secretary of the Environment and Public Works”Map →

organizationSenate“The legislative body considering the bill”Map →

Analysis Score

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Controversy15
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Entertainment5
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