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119-s-4197119th CongressWALLET

Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act

Sponsored By: Senator Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

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Summary

Would expand access to outdoor recreation programs for veterans by creating a Department of Veterans Affairs grant program that funds State veteran agencies to run, grow, or partner on nature-based wellness activities.

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  • Veterans: Makes it easier for veterans to join structured outdoor activities aimed at mental and physical well-being. Grants can reduce cost barriers by covering equipment, program fees, and reasonable transportation.
  • State veteran agencies: Eligible State agencies would apply for grants and must report participation and outcomes. Each approved applicant would receive at least $200,000 per year, with additional funds distributed among approved entities.
  • Community partners and public lands: Grants may pay for contracts with local outfitters, nonprofits, and community providers and encourage coordination with the National Park Service, Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Army Corps of Engineers to identify sites and expand access.

*Would authorize $10.0 million in annual appropriations to fund the grant program, subject to future appropriations by Congress.*

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More outdoor recreation for veterans

This bill would create a VA grant program to help State veteran agencies expand structured outdoor recreation for veterans. The VA would award each approved State agency at least $200,000 per year, and the bill would authorize $10 million per year, subject to annual appropriations. Grantees would use funds to run or expand programs, hire guides or nonprofits, reduce costs for veterans (equipment, program fees, and reasonable travel), do outreach, and coordinate with agencies like the National Park Service and Forest Service. Applicants would need to submit a plan, partner criteria, and data methods, and recipients would report yearly on activities, number served, demographics, and effects on well‑being.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

ND • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 3/25/2026

  • Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

    AR • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2026

  • Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 3/25/2026

  • Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 6/22/2026

  • Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 6/22/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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