Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73not60

§8501 Promotion of Outdoor Recreation for Military Servicemembers and Veterans

Title 16 › Chapter 103— EXPANDING PUBLIC LANDS OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES › Subchapter II— ACCESS AMERICA › Part B— Military and Veterans in Parks › § 8501

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Not later than 2 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary in charge must create educational and public-awareness materials, working with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense. The materials must be given to service members and veterans, including during Transition Assistance Program preseparation counseling. The information must cover eight topics: free use of federal lands and waters; where to find accessible trails and recreation (including new projects); help with assistive technology; outdoor volunteer and wellness programs; how outdoor recreation helps physical and mental health; resources for guided trips and related programs from federal agencies; and job or continuing-service programs such as Public Land Corps, AmeriCorps, and conservation corps.

Full Legal Text

Title 16, §8501

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Not later than 2 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary concerned, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense, shall develop educational and public awareness materials to disseminate to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, including through preseparation counseling of the Transition Assistance Program under chapter 11 So in original. Probably should be “section”. 1142 of title 10, on—

(1)opportunities for members of the Armed Forces and veterans to access Federal recreational lands and waters free of charge under section 6804 of this title;

(2)the availability and location of accessible trails, including new accessible trails developed and completed under section 8484 of this title;

(3)the availability and location of accessible recreation opportunities, including new accessible recreation opportunities developed and completed under section 8485 of this title;

(4)access to, and assistance with, assistive technology;

(5)outdoor-related volunteer and wellness programs;

(6)the benefits of outdoor recreation for physical and mental health;

(7)resources to access guided outdoor trips and other outdoor programs connected to the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of the Interior, or the Department of Agriculture; and

(8)programs and jobs focused on continuing national service such as Public Land Corps, AmeriCorps, and conservation corps programs.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 8501

Title 16 — Conservation

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60