Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act
Sponsored By: Senator Kevin Cramer
Introduced
Summary
Expand veterans' access to structured outdoor recreation programs that aim to improve mental and physical well-being. The bill would create a Department of Veterans Affairs grant program that funds state veteran agencies to run, partner on, or pay for nature-based activities and to reduce costs like equipment, program fees, and transportation.
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- Veterans: More local, nature-based and adaptive programs would be available. Grants can cover equipment, fees, and reasonable transportation to lower financial barriers.
- State veteran agencies: Covered State entities would apply with plans, partner selection criteria, and data collection methods and must report annually on participation and self-reported well-being. Each approved entity would receive at least $200,000 per fiscal year if funded.
- Federal and community partners: The VA would encourage coordination with the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Army Corps of Engineers, outfitters, and nonprofits to expand access and identify program sites.
*This would authorize $10 million per year in federal appropriations and therefore increase federal spending.*
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More outdoor rehab help for veterans
If enacted, this bill would create a VA grant program to help States expand structured outdoor recreation programs for veterans. It would authorize $10 million per fiscal year, and each approved State entity would receive not less than $200,000 in a fiscal year, subject to appropriations. Grants would pay to run or contract for programs, build partnerships, reduce veteran costs (equipment, program fees, and reasonable transportation), do outreach, and expand existing State programs. Covered State entities would apply with a plan, partner criteria, State certification, and data methods, and would report at least annually on participation and self‑reported well‑being.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kevin Cramer
ND • R
Cosponsors
Maggie Hassan
NH • D
Sponsored 3/25/2026
John Boozman
AR • R
Sponsored 3/25/2026
Elissa Slotkin
MI • D
Sponsored 3/25/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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