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.

S. 4197 would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program that provides funding to certain state entities for expanding access to structured outdoor recreation programs for veterans. These programs would be designed to enhance veteran wellness through outdoor activities. If enacted, this legislation could help veterans access recreational opportunities that may support their physical and mental health, with the federal government sharing costs through grants to state organizations that administer such programs.

The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 25, 2026, and is currently under committee consideration. As standard legislation, it would require presidential signature to become law. The practical effect, if passed, would be increased availability of organized outdoor recreation options for veterans in participating states, funded through federal grants rather than requiring veterans to bear the full cost themselves.