Veterans COMPACT Act of 2020 — H.R. 8247, Section 203

VOAG’s First Legislative Success · December 5, 2020

Section 203 required the creation of the Task Force on Outdoor Recreation for Veterans, laying the groundwork for the reports to Congress below.

Reports to Congress

Interagency Task Force on Outdoor Recreation for Veterans

1. Report of Preliminary Findings
October 2023 · First report

2. Final Report
February 2026 · Second report

EXPLORE Act — H.R. 6492

Military and Veterans in Parks · Sections 221–226
Signed into law January 4, 2025

Title II, Subtitle B supports military and veteran outdoor recreation through outreach, interagency liaisons, partnerships, a national strategy, and employment opportunities. Section 222 directs the liaisons to implement recommendations from the task force established under Section 203 of the Veterans COMPACT Act.

Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Examines Cramer Bill to Support Outdoor Recreation for Veterans

Senator Kevin Cramer — April 30, 2026

SVAC Examines Cramer Bill to Support Outdoor Recreation for Veterans

Hearing Video — YouTube

Federal Agencies Share Ideas for Boosting Veterans’ Access to Outdoor Recreation on Public Lands

KUNC — May 21, 2026

$10 million bill would fund outdoor recreation to help veterans reintegrate after military service

Stars and Stripes — March 27, 2026

Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act — S. 4197

Bill Text — 119th Congress (2025–2026)

The Outdoor Muster

Organization Website