16 U.S.C. § 8521 — Increasing youth recreation visits to Federal land

Not later than 2 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretaries, acting jointly, shall develop and make public a strategy to increase the number of youth recreation visits to Federal recreational lands and waters. A strategy developed under subsection (a)— (1) shall— (A) emphasize increased recreation opportunities on Federal recreational lands and waters for underserved youth; (B) establish objectives and quantifiable targets for increasing youth recreation visits; and (C) provide the anticipated costs to achieve the objectives and meet the targets established under subparagraph (B); and (2) shall not establish any preference between similar recreation facilitated by noncommercial or commercial entities. Not later than 5 years after the date of the publication of the strategy required under subsection (a), and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretaries shall update the strategy and make public the update. The Secretaries may enter into contracts or cost-share agreements (including contracts or agreements for the acquisition of vehicles) to carry out this section.