# 119-s-4197: Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act

119-s-4197, Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4197
- Congress: 119
- Title: Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2026-03-25
- Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-18

## 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. - 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.*

## Cosponsors (5)

- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] (R-AR), 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI), 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL), 2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] (D-GA), 2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More outdoor recreation for veterans: benefit, low. 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 u…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-5526: Agricultural Act of 2026
- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
- 119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
- 119-s-1032: Major Richard Star Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4197 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4197)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-5526: Agricultural Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5526)
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1816)
- [119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1289)
- [119-s-1032: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1032)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4197 (as of 2026-10-18).