S 4197
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program under which the Secretary shall award grants to certain State entities to expand access to structured outdoor recreation programs for veterans that enhance veteran wellness, and for other purposes
Progress
Timeline
- Mar 25Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Summary
**What it does:** This bill would create a grant program run by the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund outdoor recreation activities for veterans. The grants would go to state organizations that provide structured outdoor programs like hiking, camping, fishing, or other nature-based activities designed to improve veterans' physical and mental health. **Who it affects:** - Veterans who would gain access to more outdoor recreation programs - State organizations that could receive federal funding to run these programs - The Department of Veterans Affairs, which would manage the grant program **What would change:** If passed, veterans would have expanded opportunities to participate in organized outdoor activities aimed at improving their overall wellness. State entities would have new federal funding available to create or expand existing outdoor recreation programs specifically for veterans. **Current status:** The bill is still being reviewed in congressional committee and has not yet been voted on.
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