S. 4847

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[S. 4847 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 4847

To establish a Summer for All program through summer enrichment 
expansion grants and summer programming State grants, and for other 
purposes.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 22, 2026

Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mr. Kim, Mr. Booker, Mr. Van Hollen, and Mr. 
Lujan) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred 
to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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A BILL

To establish a Summer for All program through summer enrichment 
expansion grants and summer programming State grants, and for other 
purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``Summer for All Act''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act:
(1) ESEA definitions.--The terms ``local educational 
agency'' and ``State educational agency'' have the meanings 
given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
(2) Community-based organization.--The term ``community-
based organization'' means an organization (including a 
community action agency)--
(A) for which no part of the net earnings of the 
organization inures to the benefit of any member, 
founder, contributor, or individual;
(B) that has a voluntary board;
(C) that has an accounting system, or has 
designated a fiscal agent in accordance with 
requirements established by the Secretary; and
(D) that practices nondiscrimination in the 
provision of assistance.
(3) English learner.--The term ``English learner'' has the 
meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and 
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801), except such 
term shall include an individual who is age 22 and otherwise 
meet the requirements of such term.
(4) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the 
meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
(5) Institution of higher education.--The term 
``institution of higher education'' means an institution of 
higher education, as defined in section 101 of the Higher 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001), or a postsecondary 
vocational institution, as defined in section 102(c) of such 
Act (20 U.S.C. 1002(c)).
(6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
of Health and Human Services.
(7) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several 
States of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto 
Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands.
(8) Summer for all program.--The term ``Summer for All 
program'' means a program supported by a grant under section 
3(b).
(9) Youth.--The term ``youth'' means an individual who is 
not younger than age 5 and not older than age 22.
(10) Youth with a disability.--The term ``youth with a 
disability'' has the meaning given the term ``child with a 
disability'' in section 602 of the Individuals with 
Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401), except such term 
includes an individual who is age 22 and otherwise meets the 
requirements of such term.
(11) Youth experiencing homelessness.--The term ``youth 
experiencing homelessness'' has the meaning given the term 
``homeless children and youths'' in section 725 of the 
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).

SEC. 3. SUMMER ENRICHMENT EXPANSION GRANTS.

(a) Definition of Eligible Entity.--In this section, the term 
``eligible entity'' means--
(1) a community-based organization;
(2) an intermediary, or collaborative network, that 
supports local community-based organizations and has experience 
with, or relevant expertise in, supporting youth-serving 
programs or youth needs during out-of-school time; or
(3) an institution of higher education.
(b) Program Authorized.--
(1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out 
this section, the Secretary shall make summer enrichment 
expansion grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities 
to enable the eligible entities to carry out Summer for All 
programs for the purposes of--
(A) providing high-quality, affordable summer 
programming for youth, especially for low-income youth 
and rural youth, including youth of color;
(B) ensuring that all youth have access to a safe, 
nurturing, and enriching environment during summer out-
of-school time; and
(C) improving the quality of summer programming 
across the United States and reducing learning loss 
during summer out-of-school time.
(2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be 
for a period of not more than 4 fiscal years.
(c) Application.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under this 
section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and 
containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(d) Priorities.--In awarding grants under this section, the 
Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities--
(1) with a history of effectively serving low-income youth 
and their families;
(2) proposing a Summer for All program that will primarily 
serve--
(A) low-income youth;
(B) English learners;
(C) youth with disabilities;
(D) youth experiencing homelessness;
(E) youth experiencing food insecurity;
(F) youth involved in the justice system;
(G) youth in the foster care system;
(H) youth who have not reached proficiency for 
their grade level on English language arts, 
mathematics, science, or social studies content area 
assessments;
(I) rural youth; or
(J) native or indigenous youth;
(3) that will partner or contract with local youth-serving 
government entities, such as local educational agencies, parks 
and recreation departments, or public libraries, to offer the 
Summer for All program;
(4) that will provide participants in the Summer for All 
program with safe, timely transportation services to and from 
summer programming, especially in rural or underserved areas; 
or
(5) will use grant funds to carry out a Summer for All 
program that provides 2 or more eligible activities described 
in subsection (e)(1)(C).
(e) Use of Funds.--
(1) Required uses.--An eligible entity that receives a 
grant under this section shall use grant funds to carry out a 
Summer for All program that--
(A) serves youth by providing programming--
(i) during the summer months when schools 
are closed;
(ii) for not less than 5 days a week for a 
minimum of 5 weeks during the summer months;
(iii) that requires participating youth to 
be physically present at a building or location 
designated by the eligible entity; and
(iv) for participating youth whose 
household income would qualify the youth for a 
free or reduced price lunch under the Richard 
B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 
1751 et seq.), that is offered at no cost;
(B) provides food at no cost to participating youth 
whose household income would qualify for free or 
reduced price lunch under such Act; and
(C) includes activities or programming that--
(i) fosters safe, healthy, supportive, and 
drug-free environments;
(ii) supports youth academic enrichment;
(iii) provides social and emotional 
learning;
(iv) promotes health and safety practices;
(v) supports a healthy, active lifestyle, 
including nutritional education and regular, 
structured physical education activities and 
programs, that help maintain the mental and 
physical well-being of youth;
(vi) promotes volunteerism, community 
involvement, or service-learning, in which 
students use academic and civic knowledge and 
skills to address genuine community needs;
(vii) helps prevent bullying and 
harassment;
(viii) develops relationship-building 
skills, such as--
(I) effective communication; and
(II) improving safety through the 
recognition and prevention of coercion, 
violence, or abuse, including--
(aa) teen and dating 
violence;
(bb) stalking;
(cc) domestic abuse; and
(dd) sexual violence and 
harassment;
(ix) provides mentoring and school 
counseling to participating youth, including 
youth who are at risk of--
(I) academic failure;
(II) dropping out of school;
(III) involvement in criminal or 
delinquent activities; or
(IV) drug use and abuse;
(x) promotes career or workforce readiness 
or participation;
(xi) promotes readiness for postsecondary 
education; or
(xii) provides other experiences that 
contribute to a well-rounded education.
(2) Allowable uses.--In addition to the uses required under 
paragraph (1), an eligible entity receiving a grant under this 
section may use grant funds for--
(A) the recruitment, training, and retention of 
qualified staff members for the Summer for All program 
supported under the grant;
(B) raising awareness about the Summer for All 
program in order to recruit and enroll program 
participants; and
(C) other reasonable administrative costs of the 
Summer for All program.
(f) Additional Requirements.--
(1) Subgrants and contracts.--Each recipient of a grant 
under this section shall provide the services and activities 
provided under the Summer for All program directly or through 
subgrants, contracts, or other arrangements with State 
educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions 
of higher education, other public agencies including agencies 
of Indian Tribes, or private entities.
(2) Nondiscrimination requirements.--An eligible entity 
receiving a grant under this section may not discriminate 
against any individual, including an employee, volunteer, 
participant, or other individual involved in the Summer for All 
program, who is receiving Federal financial assistance through 
the Summer for All program on the basis of that individual's 
actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex 
(including sexual orientation and gender identity), or 
disability.
(g) Reporting Requirements.--Each eligible entity receiving a grant 
under this section shall, on an annual basis, prepare and submit a 
report to the Secretary containing information about--
(1) how the grant funds were used;
(2) how many youth were served by activities supported by 
grant funds; and
(3) how remaining unobligated grant funds will be used.

SEC. 4. SUMMER PROGRAMMING STATE GRANTS.

(a) Definition of Eligible Entity.--In this section, the term 
``eligible entity'' means--
(1) the Governor or other chief executive officer of a 
State;
(2) a State educational agency; or
(3) the governing body of an Indian Tribe.
(b) Grants Authorized.--
(1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out 
this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary 
of Education, shall award summer programming State grants, on a 
competitive basis, to eligible entities to enable the eligible 
entities to--
(A) plan and implement sustainable strategies that 
address gaps in access to high-quality summer 
enrichment programs for youth;
(B) build partnerships between local educational 
agencies, local governments, and community-based 
organizations to maximize the impact and availability 
of summer enrichment programs; and
(C) establish summer programming opportunities for 
kids and their families that may exist outside of the 
traditional summer camp or enrichment experience.
(2) Duration.--A grant under this section shall be awarded 
for a period of not more than 4 fiscal years.
(c) Application; Award Basis.--
(1) Application.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under 
this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at 
such time, in such manner, and containing such information as 
the Secretary may require.
(2) Award basis.--In awarding grants under this section, 
the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that--
(A) demonstrate that activities funded by the grant 
will be sustainable beyond the term of the grant;
(B) establish an organization or mechanism to 
solicit and incorporate feedback from stakeholders, 
including representatives of community-based 
organizations, educators, municipal representatives, 
and parents, in the implementation of activities 
supported under the grant; or
(C) plan to use funds for a variety of programs and 
strategies to expand summer enrichment programming for 
underserved communities and at-risk youth.
(d) Eligible Activities.--An eligible entity that receives a grant 
under this section shall use grant funds to--
(1) expand access to summer enrichment programs in 
underserved communities;
(2) improve the safety and quality of summer enrichment 
programs primarily serving underserved communities;
(3) organize a diverse group of stakeholders to determine 
gaps in access to summer enrichment programming and developing 
plans to address these gaps in a long-term, sustainable way;
(4) expand access to enrichment activities at libraries, 
parks and recreation departments, museums, and other nonprofit 
entities that serve families during the summer months when 
schools are closed; or
(5) address barriers to partnerships between local 
educational agencies, local governments, and community-based 
organizations in providing summer enrichment programs.
(e) Additional Requirements.--
(1) Transfer authority.--An eligible entity receiving a 
grant under this section may transfer grant funds to a 
community-based organization, a Tribal organization (as that 
term is defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination 
and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)), a public 
benefit corporation involved in the transportation of 
passengers or cargo, or a special-purpose unit of State or 
local government, in order to carry out activities described in 
subsection (d).
(2) Contracts and grants.--An eligible entity receiving a 
grant under this section may carry out the activities described 
in subsection (d) directly or through subgrants, contracts, or 
cooperative agreements.
(3) Nondiscrimination requirements.--An eligible entity 
receiving a grant under this section may not discriminate 
against any employee, volunteer, participant, or other 
individual otherwise involved in programming receiving Federal 
financial assistance under this section on the basis of that 
individual's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, 
sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or 
disability.
(f) Reporting Requirements.--
(1) In general.--Each eligible entity receiving a grant 
under this section shall, on an annual basis, prepare and 
submit a report to the Secretary containing information about--
(A) how the grant funds were used;
(B) how the eligible entity solicited feedback from 
stakeholders in the use of funds;
(C) how many youth have been served by activities 
supported by grant funds;
(D) how the entity improved access to summer 
enrichment programs for underserved communities and at-
risk youth; and
(E) how the entity improved the quality of summer 
enrichment programs for underserved communities and at-
risk youth.
(2) Public availability.--The Secretary shall, on an annual 
basis, make public the reports received under paragraph (1).

SEC. 5. DATA COLLECTION PROGRAM.

The Secretary may reserve not more than 5 percent of the amounts 
made available to carry out this Act to conduct, directly or through 
grants to public or nonprofit private entities or contracts with public 
or private entities or individuals, projects for research and data 
collection to--
(1) understand the scope of the need for safe, healthy, and 
enriching summer programs for youth; and
(2) track the progress of the Summer for All grant 
programs.

SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS; FUNDING DISTRIBUTION.

(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry 
out this Act--
(1) a total of $4,000,000,000 for fiscal years 2027 through 
2030; and
(2) $1,000,000,000 for each subsequent fiscal year.
(b) Funding Distribution.--From the amount made available under 
subsection (a) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall--
(1) use not less than 47.5 percent of such amounts to carry 
out section 3;
(2) use not more than 47.5 percent to carry out section 4; 
and
(3) use not more than 5 percent to carry out section 5.
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