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119-hr-10758119th CongressWALLET

Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act

Sponsored By: Representative Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]

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Summary

Creates a VA grant program funding outdoor recreation to improve veterans' mental and physical wellness. The bill would pay state veterans agencies to build, expand, or coordinate nature-based and adaptive activities and cut financial barriers like equipment, fees, and transportation.

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  • Veterans and families: Would gain expanded access to structured outdoor programs aimed at improving mental health, physical activity, and social connection. Funding can cover equipment, fees, transport, and adaptive activities.
  • State veterans agencies: Eligible state agencies would receive at least $200,000 per fiscal year if approved and must submit plans, partner-selection criteria, qualification standards, data collection methods, and annual reports on participation and veteran well-being.
  • Local providers and public lands: Grants could fund contracts with outfitters and community providers and require VA coordination with the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Army Corps of Engineers to find sites and reduce barriers.

*Authorizes $10.0 million per fiscal year for the program, which would increase federal spending by up to $10.0 million annually if appropriated.*

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More outdoor rehab help for veterans

This bill would create a VA grant program that gives State veterans agencies money to expand outdoor recreation programs for veterans. It would authorize $10 million each fiscal year, subject to appropriations. Each approved State agency would receive at least $200,000 per year, and any additional funds would be split among approved agencies. Grants would cover program development, contracting with local outfitters or community providers, partnerships, reducing participation costs (equipment, fees, and reasonable transportation), outreach, and coordination with specified Federal land agencies. Applicants would need a fund-administration plan, partner-selection criteria, State-determined qualification standards, and data-collection methods. Grantees would report at least annually on activities, number served, participation patterns, partnerships, demographics, and observations about veterans' well-being, social connectedness, and physical activity.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]

CO • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 10/6/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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