# 119-hr-10758: Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act

119-hr-10758, Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-30).

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- As of: 2026-10-30
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10758
- Congress: 119
- Title: Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2026-10-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-30

## 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. - 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.*

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2] (D-NH), 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More outdoor rehab help for veterans: benefit, medium. 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…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-10758 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10758)

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- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1229)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-137: TCJA Permanency Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-137)
- [119-hr-6575: CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6575)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10758 (as of 2026-10-30).