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Union Calendar No. 744 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6342 
[Report No. 118–911, Part I] 
To promote and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities for members of 
the Armed Forces and veterans on Federal recreational lands and waters. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 
Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia (for herself and Mr. PETERS) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 
and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Veterans’ Affairs, 
for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case 
for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
committee concerned 
DECEMBER 18, 2024 
Additional sponsors: Mr. CISCOMANI, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, Mr. MOYLAN, 
Ms. LEE of Florida, and Mr. NICKEL 
DECEMBER 18, 2024 
Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment 
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] 
DECEMBER 18, 2024 
Committees on Agriculture and Veterans’ Affairs discharged; committed to the 
Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered 
to be printed 
[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on November 9, 2023] 
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A BILL 
To promote and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities 
for members of the Armed Forces and veterans on Fed-
eral recreational lands and waters. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Military and Veterans 
in Parks Act’’ or the ‘‘MVP Act’’. 
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) ACCESSIBLE
TRAIL.—The term ‘‘accessible 
trail’’ means a trail that meets the requirements for 
a trail under the Architectural Barriers Act accessi-
bility guidelines. 
(2) ARCHITECTURAL
BARRIERS
ACT
ACCESSI-
BILITY GUIDELINES.—The term ‘‘Architectural Bar-
riers Act accessibility guidelines’’ means the accessi-
bility guidelines set forth in appendices C and D to 
part 1191 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or 
successor regulations). 
(3) ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY.—The term ‘‘assist-
ive technology’’ means any item, piece of equipment, 
or product system, whether acquired commercially, 
modified, or customized, that is used to increase, 
maintain, or improve functional capabilities of indi-
viduals with disabilities, particularly with partici-
pating in outdoor recreation activities. 
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(4) FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY.—The 
term ‘‘Federal land management agency’’ has the 
meaning given the term in section 802 of the Federal 
Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 
6801). 
(5) 
FEDERAL
RECREATIONAL
LANDS
AND 
WATERS.—The term ‘‘Federal recreational lands and 
waters’’ has the meaning given the term in section 
802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement 
Act (16 U.S.C. 6801). 
(6) GOLD
STAR
FAMILY
MEMBER.—The term 
‘‘Gold Star Family member’’ means an individual de-
scribed in section 3.3 of Department of Defense In-
struction 1348.36. 
(7) OUTDOOR
CONSTRUCTED
FEATURE.—The 
term ‘‘outdoor constructed feature’’ has the meaning 
given such term in appendix C to part 1191 of title 
36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regula-
tions). 
(8) 
SECRETARIES.—The 
term 
‘‘Secretaries’’ 
means each of— 
(A) the Secretary; and 
(B) the Secretary of Agriculture. 
(9) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
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(10) SECRETARY CONCERNED.—The term ‘‘Sec-
retary concerned’’ means— 
(A) the Secretary, with respect to land 
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or 
(B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with re-
spect to land managed by the Forest Service. 
(11) VETERANS ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘‘vet-
erans organization’’ means a service provider with 
outdoor recreation experience that serves members of 
the Armed Forces, veterans, or Gold Star Family 
members. 
TITLE I—ACCESS FOR PEOPLE 
WITH DISABILITIES 
SEC. 101. ACCESSIBLE RECREATION INVENTORY. 
(a) ASSESSMENT.—Not later than 5 years after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned 
shall— 
(1) carry out a comprehensive assessment of out-
door recreation facilities on Federal recreational 
lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the respec-
tive Secretary concerned to determine the accessibility 
of such outdoor recreation facilities, consistent with 
the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 
4151 et seq.) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation 
Act (29 U.S.C. 794), including— 
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(A) camp shelters, camping facilities, and 
camping units; 
(B) boat launch ramps; 
(C) hunting, fishing, shooting, or archery 
ranges or locations; 
(D) outdoor constructed features; 
(E) picnic facilities and picnic units; and 
(F) any other outdoor recreation facilities, 
as determined by the Secretary concerned; and 
(2) make information about such opportunities 
available (including through the use of prominently 
displayed links) on public websites of— 
(A) each of the Federal land management 
agencies; and 
(B) each relevant unit and subunit of the 
Federal land management agencies. 
(b) INCLUSION OF CURRENT ASSESSMENTS.—As part 
of the comprehensive assessment required under subsection 
(a)(1), to the extent practicable, the Secretary concerned 
may rely on assessments completed or data gathered prior 
to the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(c) PUBLIC INFORMATION.—Not later than 7 years 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
concerned shall identify opportunities to create, update, or 
replace signage and other publicly available information, 
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including web page information, related to accessibility and 
consistent with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 
U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation 
Act (29 U.S.C. 794) at outdoor recreation facilities covered 
by the assessment required under subsection (a)(1). 
SEC. 102. TRAIL INVENTORY. 
(a) ASSESSMENT.—Not later than 7 years after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned 
shall— 
(1) conduct a comprehensive assessment of high- 
priority trails, in accordance with subsection (b), on 
Federal recreational lands and waters under the ju-
risdiction of the respective Secretary concerned, in-
cluding measuring each trail’s— 
(A) average and minimum tread width; 
(B) average and maximum running slope; 
(C) average and maximum cross slope; 
(D) tread type; and 
(E) length; and 
(2) make information about such high-priority 
trails available (including through the use of promi-
nently displayed links) on public websites of— 
(A) each of the Federal land management 
agencies; and 
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(B) each relevant unit and subunit of the 
Federal land management agencies. 
(b) SELECTION.—The Secretary concerned shall select 
high-priority trails to be assessed under subsection (a)(1)— 
(1) in consultation with stakeholders, including 
veterans organizations and organizations with exper-
tise or experience providing outdoor recreation oppor-
tunities to individuals with disabilities; 
(2) in a geographically equitable manner; and 
(3) in no fewer than 15 units or subunits man-
aged by the Secretary concerned. 
(c) INCLUSION OF CURRENT ASSESSMENTS.—As part 
of the assessment required under subsection (a)(1), the Sec-
retary concerned may, to the extent practicable, rely on as-
sessments completed or data gathered prior to the date of 
the enactment of this Act. 
(d) PUBLIC INFORMATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 7 years after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
concerned shall identify opportunities to replace sign-
age and other publicly available information, includ-
ing web page information, related to such high-pri-
ority trails and consistent with the Architectural Bar-
riers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) and section 
504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794) at 
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high-priority trails covered by the assessment required 
under subsection (a)(1). 
(2) TREAD OBSTACLES.—As part of the assess-
ment required under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary 
may, to the extent practicable, include photographs or 
descriptions of tread obstacles and barriers. 
(e) ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIFICATION.—In pub-
lishing information about each trail under this subsection, 
the Secretary concerned shall make public information 
about trails that do not meet the Architectural Barriers Act 
accessibility guidelines but could otherwise provide outdoor 
recreation opportunities to individuals with disabilities 
through the use of certain assistive technology. 
SEC. 103. TRAIL PILOT PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned 
shall carry out a pilot program to enter into partnerships 
with eligible entities to— 
(1) measure high-priority trails as part of the 
assessment required under section 102; 
(2) develop accessible trails under section 104; 
and 
(3) make minor modifications to existing trails 
to enhance recreational experiences for individuals 
with disabilities using assistive technology— 
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(A) in compliance with all applicable land 
use and management plans of the Federal rec-
reational lands and waters on which the acces-
sible trail is located; and 
(B) in consultation with stakeholders, in-
cluding veterans organizations and organizations 
with expertise or experience providing outdoor 
recreation opportunities to individuals with dis-
abilities. 
(b) LOCATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary concerned shall 
select no fewer than 5 units or subunits under the ju-
risdiction of the respective Secretary concerned to 
carry out the pilot program established under sub-
section (a). 
(2) SPECIAL RULE OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.—In selecting the lo-
cations of the pilot program, the Secretary shall en-
sure that the pilot program is carried out in at least 
one unit managed by the— 
(A) National Park Service; 
(B) Bureau of Land Management; and 
(C) United States Fish and Wildlife Serv-
ice. 
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(c) SUNSET.—The pilot program established under this 
subsection shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 104. ACCESSIBLE TRAILS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall 
select a location or locations to develop at least 3 new acces-
sible trails— 
(1) on National Forest System lands in each re-
gion of the Forest Service; 
(2) on land managed by the National Park Serv-
ice in each region of the National Park Service; 
(3) on land managed by the Bureau of Land 
Management in each region of the Bureau of Land 
Management; and 
(4) on land managed by the United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service in each region of the United 
States Fish and Wildlife Service. 
(b) DEVELOPMENT.—In developing an accessible trail 
under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned— 
(1) may— 
(A) create a new accessible trail; 
(B) modify an existing trail into an acces-
sible trail; or 
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(C) create an accessible trail from a com-
bination of new and existing trails; and 
(2) shall— 
(A) consult with stakeholders with respect to 
the feasibility and resources necessary for com-
pleting the accessible trail; 
(B) ensure the accessible trail complies with 
the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 
U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) and section 504 of the Reha-
bilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794); and 
(C) to the extent practicable, ensure that 
outdoor constructed features supporting the ac-
cessible trail, including trail bridges, parking 
spaces, and restroom facilities, meet the require-
ments of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 
(42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) and section 504 of the 
Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794). 
(c) COMPLETION.—Not later than 7 years after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned, 
in coordination with stakeholders described under sub-
section (b)(2), shall complete each accessible trail developed 
under subsection (a). 
(d) MAPS, SIGNAGE, 
AND
PROMOTIONAL
MATE-
RIALS.—For each accessible trail developed under sub-
section (a), the Secretary concerned shall— 
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(1) publish and distribute maps and install sign-
age, consistent with Architectural Barriers Act of 
1968 accessibility guidelines and section 508 of the 
Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d); and 
(2) coordinate with stakeholders to leverage any 
non-Federal resources necessary for the development, 
stewardship, completion, or promotion of the acces-
sible trail. 
(e) CONFLICT AVOIDANCE WITH OTHER USES.—In de-
veloping each accessible trail under subsection (a), the Sec-
retary concerned shall ensure that the accessible trail— 
(1) minimizes conflict with— 
(A) the uses in effect before the date of the 
enactment of this Act with respect to any trail 
that is part of that accessible trail; 
(B) multiple-use areas where biking, hiking, 
horseback riding, off-highway vehicle recreation, 
or use by pack and saddle stock are existing uses 
on the date of the enactment of this Act; or 
(C) the purposes for which any trail is es-
tablished under the National Trails System Act 
(16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.); and 
(2) complies with all applicable land use and 
management plans of the Federal recreational lands 
and waters on which the accessible trail is located. 
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(C) to the extent practicable, ensure that 
outdoor constructed features supporting the ac-
cessible recreation opportunity, including trail 
bridges, parking spaces and restroom facilities, 
meet the requirements of the Architectural Bar-
riers Act of 1968 and section 504 of the Rehabili-
tation Act (29 U.S.C. 794). 
(c) ACCESSIBLE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES.—The 
accessible recreation opportunities developed under sub-
section (a) may include improving accessibility or access 
to— 
(1) camp shelters, camping facilities, and camp-
ing units; 
(2) hunting, fishing, shooting, or archery ranges 
or locations; 
(3) snow activities, including skiing and 
snowboarding; 
(4) water activities, including kayaking, pad-
dling, canoeing, and boat launch ramps; 
(5) rock climbing; 
(6) biking; 
(7) off-highway vehicle recreation; 
(8) picnic facilities and picnic units; 
(9) outdoor constructed features; and 
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(10) any other new or existing recreation oppor-
tunities identified in consultation with stakeholders 
under subsection (b)(2) and consistent with the appli-
cable land management plan. 
(d) COMPLETION.—Not later than 7 years after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned, 
in coordination with stakeholders consulted with under sub-
section (b)(2), shall complete each accessible recreation op-
portunity developed under subsection (a). 
(e) MAPS, SIGNAGE, 
AND
PROMOTIONAL
MATE-
RIALS.—For each accessible recreation opportunity devel-
oped under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall— 
(1) publish and distribute maps and install sign-
age, consistent with Architectural Barriers Act acces-
sibility guidelines and section 508 of the Rehabilita-
tion Act (29 U.S.C. 794d); and 
(2) coordinate with stakeholders to leverage any 
non-Federal resources necessary for the development, 
stewardship, completion, or promotion of the acces-
sible trail. 
(f) CONFLICT AVOIDANCE WITH OTHER USES.—In de-
veloping each accessible recreation opportunity under sub-
section (a), the Secretary concerned shall ensure that the 
accessible recreation opportunity— 
(1) minimizes conflict with— 
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(A) the uses in effect before the date of the 
enactment of this Act with respect to any Fed-
eral recreational lands and waters on which the 
accessible recreation opportunity is located; or 
(B) multiple-use areas in existence on the 
date of the enactment of this Act; and 
(2) complies with all applicable land use and 
management plans of the Federal recreational lands 
and waters on which the accessible recreational op-
portunity is located. 
(g) REPORTS.— 
(1) INTERIM REPORT.—Not later than 3 years 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary concerned, in coordination with stakeholders 
and other interested organizations, shall prepare and 
publish an interim report that lists the accessible 
recreation opportunities developed under this section 
during the previous 3 years. 
(2) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than 7 years after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
concerned, in coordination with stakeholders and 
other interested organizations, shall prepare and pub-
lish a final report that lists the accessible recreation 
opportunities developed under this section. 
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SEC. 106. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY. 
In carrying out this title, the Secretary concerned may 
enter into partnerships, contracts, or agreements with other 
Federal, State, Tribal, local, or private entities, including 
existing outfitting and guiding services, to make assistive 
technology available on Federal recreational lands and 
waters. 
SEC. 107. SAVINGS CLAUSE. 
Nothing in the title shall be construed to create any 
conflicting standards with the Architectural Barriers Act 
of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) and section 504 of the Re-
habilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794). 
TITLE II—MILITARY AND 
VETERANS IN PARKS 
SEC. 201. PROMOTION OF OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR 
MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS. 
Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary concerned, in coordination with 
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of De-
fense, shall develop educational and public awareness mate-
rials to disseminate to members of the Armed Forces and 
veterans, including through preseparation counseling of the 
Transition Assistance Program under chapter 1142 of title 
10, United States Code, on— 
(1) opportunities for members of the Armed 
Forces and veterans to access Federal recreational 
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lands and waters free of charge under section 805 of 
the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 
U.S.C. 6804), including by prominently displaying 
signage, to the extent practicable, at Federal rec-
reational lands and waters managed by the National 
Park Service; 
(2) the availability and location of accessible 
trails, including new accessible trails developed and 
completed under section 104; 
(3) the availability and location of accessible 
recreation opportunities, including new accessible 
recreation opportunities developed and completed 
under section 105; 
(4) access to, and assistance with, assistive tech-
nology; 
(5) outdoor-related volunteer and wellness pro-
grams; 
(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 Ag-
riculture; and 
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(8) programs and jobs focused on continuing na-
tional 
service 
such 
as 
Public 
Land 
Corps, 
AmeriCorps, and conservation corps programs. 
SEC. 202. MILITARY VETERANS OUTDOOR RECREATION LI-
AISONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries and the Sec-
retary of Veterans Affairs shall each establish within their 
Departments the position of Military Veterans Outdoor 
Recreation Liaison. 
(b) DUTIES.—The Military Veterans Outdoor Recre-
ation Liaison shall— 
(1) coordinate the implementation of this title; 
(2) implement recommendations identified by the 
Task Force on Outdoor Recreation for Veterans estab-
lished under section 203 of the Veterans Comprehen-
sive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment Act of 
2020 (Public Law 116–214), including recommenda-
tions related to— 
(A) identifying new opportunities to for-
malize coordination between the Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture, De-
partment of the Interior, and partner organiza-
tions regarding the use of Federal recreational 
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lands and waters for facilitating health and 
wellness for veterans; 
(B) addressing identified barriers that exist 
to providing veterans with opportunities to aug-
ment the delivery of services for health and 
wellness through the use of outdoor recreation on 
Federal recreational lands and waters; and 
(C) facilitating the use of Federal rec-
reational lands and waters for promoting 
wellness and facilitating the delivery of health 
care and therapeutic interventions for veterans; 
(3) coordinate with Military Veterans Outdoor 
Recreation Liaisons at other Federal agencies and 
veterans organizations; and 
(4) promote outdoor recreation experiences for 
veterans on Federal recreational lands and waters 
through new and innovative approaches. 
SEC. 203. PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE MILITARY AND VET-
ERAN RECREATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary concerned shall seek 
to enter into partnerships or agreements with State, Tribal, 
local, or private entities with expertise in outdoor recre-
ation, volunteer, accessibility, and health and wellness pro-
grams for members of the Armed Forces or veterans. 
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(b) PARTNERSHIPS.—As part of a partnership or 
agreement entered into under subsection (a), the Secretary 
concerned may host events on Federal recreational lands 
and waters designed to promote outdoor recreation among 
members of the Armed Forces and veterans. 
(c) FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—Under 
a partnership or agreement entered into pursuant to sub-
section (a), the Secretary concerned may provide financial 
or technical assistance to the entity with which the respec-
tive Secretary concerned has entered into the partnership 
or agreement to assist with— 
(1) the planning, development, and execution of 
events, activities, or programs designed to promote 
outdoor recreation for members of the Armed Forces 
or veterans; or 
(2) the acquisition of assistive technology to fa-
cilitate improved outdoor recreation opportunities for 
members of the Armed Forces or veterans. 
SEC. 204. NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR MILITARY AND VET-
ERAN RECREATION. 
(a) STRATEGY.—Not later than 1 year after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries, acting jointly, 
shall develop and make public a strategy to increase visits 
to Federal recreational lands and waters by members of the 
Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Family members. 
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(b) REQUIREMENTS.—A strategy developed under sub-
section (a)— 
(1) shall— 
(A) establish objectives and quantifiable tar-
gets for increasing visits to Federal recreational 
lands and waters by members of the Armed 
Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Family mem-
bers; 
(B) include an opportunity for public no-
tice and comment; 
(C) emphasize increased recreation opportu-
nities on Federal recreational lands and waters 
for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and 
Gold Star Family members; and 
(D) provide the anticipated costs to achieve 
the objectives and meet the targets established 
under subparagraph (A); and 
(2) shall not establish any preference between 
similar recreation facilitated by noncommercial or 
commercial entities. 
(c) UPDATE TO STRATEGY.—Not later than 5 years 
after the date of the publication of the strategy required 
under subsection (a), and every 5 years thereafter, the Sec-
retaries, acting jointly, shall update the strategy and make 
public the update. 
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SEC. 205. RECREATION RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMITTEES. 
Section 804(d) of the Federal Lands Recreation En-
hancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6803(d)), is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (5)(A), by striking ‘‘11’’ and 
inserting ‘‘12’’; and 
(2) in paragraph (5)(D)(ii)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘Three’’ and inserting 
‘‘Four’’; and 
(B) after subclause (III), by inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(IV) Veterans organizations, as 
such term is defined in section 201 of 
the MVP Act.’’; and 
(3) in paragraph (8) by striking ‘‘Eight’’ and 
inserting ‘‘Six’’. 
SEC. 206. CAREER AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR 
VETERANS. 
(a) VETERAN HIRING.—The Secretaries are strongly 
encouraged to hire veterans in all positions related to the 
management of Federal recreational lands and waters. 
(b) PILOT PROGRAM.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary, in con-
sultation with the Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
Veterans’ Employment and Training and the Sec-
retary of Veterans Affairs, shall establish a pilot pro-
gram under which veterans are employed by the Fed-
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eral Government in positions that relate to the con-
servation and resource management activities of the 
Department of the Interior. 
(2) POSITIONS.—The Secretary shall— 
(A) identify vacant positions in the Depart-
ment of the Interior that are appropriate to fill 
using the pilot program; and 
(B) to the extent practicable, fill such posi-
tions using the pilot program. 
(3) APPLICATION OF CIVIL SERVICE LAWS.—A 
veteran employed under the pilot program shall be 
treated as an employee as defined by section 2105 of 
title 5, United States Code. 
(4) BRIEFINGS AND REPORT.— 
(A) INITIAL BRIEFING.—Not later than 60 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary of 
Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training 
shall jointly provide to the appropriate congres-
sional committees a briefing on the pilot pro-
gram under this subsection, which shall in-
clude— 
(i) a description of how the pilot pro-
gram will be carried out in a manner to re-
duce the unemployment of veterans; and 
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(ii) any recommendations for legisla-
tive actions to improve the pilot program. 
(B) IMPLEMENTATION BRIEFING.—Not later 
than 1 year after the date on which the pilot 
program under subsection (a) commences, the 
Secretary and the Assistant Secretary of Labor 
for Veterans’ Employment and Training shall 
jointly provide to the appropriate congressional 
committees a briefing on the implementation of 
the pilot program. 
(C) FINAL
REPORT.—Not later than 30 
days after the date on which the pilot program 
under subsection (a) terminates under paragraph 
(5), the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary of 
Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training 
shall jointly submit to the appropriate congres-
sional committees a report on the pilot program 
that includes the following: 
(i) The number of veterans who ap-
plied to participate in the pilot program. 
(ii) The number of such veterans em-
ployed under the pilot program. 
(iii) The number of veterans identified 
in clause (ii) who transitioned to full-time 
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positions with the Federal Government after 
participating in the pilot program. 
(iv) Any other information the Sec-
retary and the Assistant Secretary of Labor 
for Veterans’ Employment and Training de-
termine appropriate with respect to meas-
uring the effectiveness of the pilot program. 
(5) DURATION.—The authority to carry out the 
pilot program under this subsection shall terminate 
on the date that is 2 years after the date on which 
the pilot program commences. 
(c) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES DE-
FINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘appropriate congres-
sional committees’’ means— 
(1) the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the 
Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Rep-
resentatives; and 
(2) the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the 
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
Senate. 
(d) OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAM ATTENDANCE.— 
Each Secretary of a military department is encouraged to 
allow members of the Armed Forces on active duty status 
to participate in programs related to environmental stew-
ardship or guided outdoor recreation. 
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Union Calendar No. 744 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6342 
[Report No. 118–911, Part I] 
A BILL 
To promote and enhance outdoor recreation oppor-
tunities for members of the Armed Forces and 
veterans on Federal recreational lands and 
waters. 
DECEMBER 18, 2024 
Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with 
an amendment 
DECEMBER 18, 2024 
Committees on Agriculture and Veterans’ Affairs dis-
charged; committed to the Committee of the Whole 
House on the State of the Union and ordered to be 
printed 
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