Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program under which the Secretary shall award grants to certain State entities to expand access to structured outdoor recreation programs for veterans that enhance veteran wellness, and for other purposes.
This bill, SB4197, aims to help veterans by providing them with more opportunities to participate in outdoor recreational activities that can improve their health and well-being. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs would be required to create a grant program for states to expand these programs. The bill would affect veterans directly by increasing their access to beneficial outdoor activities.
The bill has been introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. A hearing was held on April 29, 2026, where the bill was discussed. It is currently being reviewed by the committee.
The bill was introduced on March 25, 2026, and was read twice before being referred to the committee. It has bipartisan support from both Republican and Democrat senators.
