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

**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.