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Reauthorization

The process of renewing a law or program that was previously set to expire, often with amendments or changes.

Authorize of appropriations

A legislative act that establishes a federal program or agency and indicates the maximum amount of money that Congress may appropriate for that program or agency each year. It does not actually provide the money, but allows it to be provided later.

Every Kid Outdoors program

A federal initiative that provides a free annual pass to national parks, national forests, and other federal lands and waters for all U.S. 4th graders (and now 5th graders and certain home-schooled children) and their families.

Underserved communities

Population groups or geographic areas that lack sufficient access to certain resources or services, often due to economic, social, or geographic barriers.

Fiscal year

A 12-month period used by governments for budgeting and accounting purposes. The U.S. federal government's fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.

John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act

A comprehensive federal law passed in 2019 that established or expanded various conservation, recreation, and public lands policies, including the Every Kid Outdoors program.