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HR 2637

Home Run for Kids Act

119th Congress Introduced by Josh Gottheimer and 1 co-sponsor

HR 2637 - Home Run for Kids Act OverviewBill Number: HR 2637 Title: Home Run for Kids Act Status: Introduced in House Introduced: April 03, 2025 Purpose and IntentThe Home Run f

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HR 2637 - Home Run for Kids Act

Overview

Bill Number: HR 2637
Title: Home Run for Kids Act
Status: Introduced in House
Introduced: April 03, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The Home Run for Kids Act aims to establish a new federal grant program to support the construction and renovation of youth baseball and softball facilities in underserved communities across the United States. The bill's sponsors argue that access to quality playing fields is crucial for promoting youth physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and character development through team sports.

Key Provisions

  • Creates a $500 million annual grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services to provide funding for youth baseball/softball facility projects
  • Eligible recipients include state/local governments, tribal nations, and non-profit organizations that operate youth sports programs
  • Grants can cover up to 80% of project costs for new field construction, lighting upgrades, irrigation systems, dugouts, and other facility improvements
  • Prioritizes funding for applicants serving low-income areas, rural communities, and populations with limited access to organized youth sports
  • Requires grant recipients to offer free or reduced-cost participation for children from families below 200% of the federal poverty line

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Youth in underserved communities will gain increased access to quality baseball/softball facilities and organized sports programs
  • Local governments and non-profit youth organizations will have new funding sources to upgrade aging or inadequate sports infrastructure
  • Sporting goods manufacturers, construction firms, and other vendors may see increased demand for their products and services

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The Home Run for Kids Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 3, 2025 and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce for initial consideration. If reported favorably by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full House vote. Companion legislation has not yet been introduced in the Senate, so the bill's path forward remains uncertain at this stage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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