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36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regu-
lations). 
(6) 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. 
Subtitle A—Access for People With 
Disabilities 
SEC. 211. ACCESSIBLE RECREATION INVENTORY. 
(a) ASSESSMENT.—Not later than 5 years after the 
date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned 
shall— 
(1) carry out a comprehensive assessment of 
outdoor recreation facilities on Federal recreational 
lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the re-
spective Secretary concerned to determine the acces-
sibility of such outdoor recreation facilities, con-
sistent 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), including— 
(A) camp shelters, camping facilities, and 
camping units; 
(B) boat launch ramps;
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(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 sub-
section (a)(1), to the extent practicable, the Secretary con-
cerned may rely on assessments completed or data gath-
ered prior to the date of the enactment of this title. 
(c) PUBLIC INFORMATION.—Not later than 7 years 
after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary 
concerned shall identify opportunities to create, update, or 
replace signage and other publicly available information, 
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 Rehabili-
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tation Act (29 U.S.C. 794) at outdoor recreation facilities 
covered by the assessment required under subsection 
(a)(1). 
SEC. 212. TRAIL INVENTORY. 
(a) ASSESSMENT.—Not later than 7 years after the 
date of the enactment of this title, 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 jurisdiction of the respective Secretary con-
cerned, including 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 
(B) each relevant unit and subunit of the 
Federal land management agencies.
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(b) SELECTION.—The Secretary concerned shall se-
lect 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 op-
portunities 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 Secretary concerned may, to the extent practicable, 
rely on assessments completed or data gathered prior to 
the date of the enactment of this title. 
(d) PUBLIC INFORMATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 7 years after 
the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary 
concerned shall identify opportunities to replace 
signage and other publicly available information, in-
cluding web page information, related to such high- 
priority trails 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.
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794) at high-priority trails covered by the assess-
ment 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 
publishing information about each trail under this sub-
section, the Secretary concerned shall make public infor-
mation 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 tech-
nology. 
SEC. 213. TRAIL PILOT PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the 
date of the enactment of this title, 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 212; 
(2) develop accessible trails under section 214; 
and
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(3) make minor modifications to existing trails 
to enhance recreational experiences for individuals 
with disabilities using assistive technology— 
(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 organiza-
tions with expertise or experience providing out-
door recreation opportunities to individuals with 
disabilities. 
(b) LOCATIONS.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary concerned 
shall select no fewer than 5 units or subunits under 
the jurisdiction of the respective Secretary concerned 
to carry out the pilot program established under 
subsection (a). 
(2) SPECIAL RULE OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.—In selecting the 
locations of the pilot program, the Secretary shall 
ensure 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
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(C) United States Fish and Wildlife Serv-
ice. 
(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 title. 
SEC. 214. ACCESSIBLE TRAILS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the 
date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned 
shall select a location or locations to develop at least 3 
new accessible trails— 
(1) on National Forest System lands in each re-
gion of the Forest Service; 
(2) on land managed by the National Park 
Service 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;
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(B) modify an existing trail into an acces-
sible trail; or 
(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 
completing 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 Re-
habilitation 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 re-
quirements 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 title, the Secretary con-
cerned, in coordination with stakeholders described under 
subsection (b)(2), shall complete each accessible trail de-
veloped under subsection (a).
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(d) MAPS, SIGNAGE, AND PROMOTIONAL MATE-
RIALS.—For each accessible trail developed under sub-
section (a), the Secretary concerned shall— 
(1) publish and distribute maps and install 
signage, 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 develop-
ment, stewardship, completion, or promotion of the 
accessible trail. 
(e) CONFLICT AVOIDANCE WITH OTHER USES.—In 
developing each accessible trail under subsection (a), the 
Secretary concerned shall ensure that the accessible 
trail— 
(1) minimizes conflict with— 
(A) the uses in effect before the date of the 
enactment of this title with respect to any trail 
that is part of that accessible trail; 
(B) multiple-use areas where biking, hik-
ing, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle recre-
ation, or use by pack and saddle stock are ex-
isting uses on the date of the enactment of this 
title; or
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(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. 
(f) REPORTS.— 
(1) INTERIM REPORT.—Not later than 3 years 
after the date of the enactment of this title, the Sec-
retary concerned, in coordination with stakeholders 
and other interested organizations, shall prepare and 
publish an interim report that lists the accessible 
trails developed under this section during the pre-
vious 3 years. 
(2) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than 7 years 
after the date of the enactment of this title, the Sec-
retary concerned, in coordination with stakeholders 
and other interested organizations, shall prepare and 
publish a final report that lists the accessible trails 
developed under this section. 
SEC. 215. ACCESSIBLE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the 
date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary concerned 
shall select a location to develop at least 2 new accessible 
recreation opportunities—
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(1) on National Forest System lands in each re-
gion of the Forest Service; 
(2) on land managed by the National Park 
Service 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 
recreation opportunity under subsection (a), the Secretary 
concerned— 
(1) may— 
(A) create a new accessible recreation op-
portunity; or 
(B) modify an existing recreation oppor-
tunity into an accessible recreation opportunity; 
and 
(2) shall— 
(A) consult with stakeholders with respect 
to the feasibility and resources necessary for 
completing the accessible recreation oppor-
tunity;
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(B) ensure the accessible recreation oppor-
tunity complies with the Architectural Barriers 
Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.) and sec-
tion 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 
794); and 
(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 Reha-
bilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794). 
(c) ACCESSIBLE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES.— 
The accessible recreation opportunities developed under 
subsection (a) may include improving accessibility or ac-
cess 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;
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(6) biking; 
(7) off-highway vehicle recreation; 
(8) picnic facilities and picnic units; 
(9) outdoor constructed features; and 
(10) any other new or existing recreation oppor-
tunities identified in consultation with stakeholders 
under subsection (b)(2) and consistent with the ap-
plicable land management plan. 
(d) COMPLETION.—Not later than 7 years after the 
date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary con-
cerned, in coordination with stakeholders consulted with 
under subsection (b)(2), shall complete each accessible 
recreation opportunity 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 
signage, consistent with Architectural Barriers Act 
accessibility guidelines and section 508 of the Reha-
bilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d); and 
(2) coordinate with stakeholders to leverage any 
non-Federal resources necessary for the develop-
ment, stewardship, completion, or promotion of the 
accessible trail.
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(f) CONFLICT AVOIDANCE WITH OTHER USES.—In 
developing each accessible recreation opportunity under 
subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall ensure that 
the accessible recreation opportunity— 
(1) minimizes conflict with— 
(A) the uses in effect before the date of the 
enactment of this title 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 title; 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 title, 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 title, the Sec-
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retary concerned, in coordination with stakeholders 
and other interested organizations, shall prepare and 
publish a final report that lists the accessible recre-
ation opportunities developed under this section. 
SEC. 216. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY. 
In carrying out this subtitle, the Secretary concerned 
may enter into partnerships, contracts, or agreements with 
other Federal, State, Tribal, local, or private entities, in-
cluding existing outfitting and guiding services, to make 
assistive technology available on Federal recreational 
lands and waters. 
SEC. 217. SAVINGS CLAUSE. 
Nothing in the subtitle 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 Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794). 
Subtitle B—Military and Veterans 
in Parks 
SEC. 221. PROMOTION OF OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR 
MILITARY 
SERVICEMEMBERS 
AND 
VET-
ERANS. 
Not later than 2 years after the date of the enact-
ment of this title, the Secretary concerned, in coordination 
with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary 
of Defense, shall develop educational and public awareness
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materials 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 
lands and waters free of charge under section 805 
of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(16 U.S.C. 6804); 
(2) the availability and location of accessible 
trails, including new accessible trails developed and 
completed under section 214; 
(3) the availability and location of accessible 
recreation opportunities, including new accessible 
recreation opportunities developed and completed 
under section 215; 
(4) access to, and assistance with, assistive 
technology; 
(5) outdoor-related volunteer and wellness pro-
grams; 
(6) the benefits of outdoor recreation for phys-
ical and mental health; 
(7) resources to access guided outdoor trips and 
other outdoor programs connected to the Depart-
ment of Defense, the Department of Veterans Af-
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fairs, the Department of the Interior, or the Depart-
ment of Agriculture; and 
(8) programs and jobs focused on continuing 
national service such as Public Land Corps, 
AmeriCorps, and conservation corps programs. 
SEC. 222. MILITARY VETERANS OUTDOOR RECREATION LI-
AISONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the 
date of the enactment of this title, the Secretaries and the 
Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall each establish within 
their Departments the position of Military Veterans Out-
door Recreation Liaison. 
(b) DUTIES.—The Military Veterans Outdoor Recre-
ation Liaison shall— 
(1) coordinate the implementation of this sub-
title; 
(2) implement recommendations identified by 
the Task Force on Outdoor Recreation for Veterans 
established under section 203 of the Veterans Com-
prehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treat-
ment Act of 2020 (Public Law 116–214), including 
recommendations related to— 
(A) identifying new opportunities to for-
malize coordination between the Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture,
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Department of the Interior, and partner organi-
zations regarding the use of Federal rec-
reational lands and waters for facilitating 
health and wellness for veterans; 
(B) addressing identified barriers that 
exist to providing veterans with opportunities to 
augment 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. 223. 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
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113 shall develop and make public a strategy to increase 
visits to Federal recreational lands and waters by mem-
bers of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Family 
members. 
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—A strategy developed under 
subsection (a)— 
(1) shall— 
(A) establish objectives and quantifiable 
targets for increasing visits to Federal rec-
reational lands and waters by members of the 
Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Family 
members; 
(B) include an opportunity for public no-
tice and comment; 
(C) emphasize increased recreation oppor-
tunities on Federal recreational lands and 
waters for members of the Armed Forces, vet-
erans, 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.
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(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 
Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation shall 
update the strategy and make public the update. 
SEC. 225. RECREATION RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMIT-
TEES. 
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 EXPLORE Act.’’; and 
(3) in paragraph (8) by striking ‘‘Eight’’ and 
inserting ‘‘Six’’.
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SEC. 226. 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 
program under which veterans are employed by the 
Federal Government in positions that relate to the 
conservation and resource management activities of 
the Department of the Interior. 
(2) POSITIONS.—The Secretary shall— 
(A) identify vacant positions in the De-
partment 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.—
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(A) INITIAL BRIEFING.—Not later than 60 
days after the date of the enactment of this 
title, the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary 
of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Train-
ing shall jointly provide to the appropriate con-
gressional committees a briefing on the pilot 
program 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 
(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 congres-
sional committees a briefing on the implementa-
tion 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 para-
graph (5), the Secretary and the Assistant Sec-
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retary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and 
Training shall jointly submit to the appropriate 
congressional 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 
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 determine appropriate with re-
spect to measuring 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—
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(1) the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the 
Committee on Natural Resources of the House of 
Representatives; and 
(2) the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the 
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
Senate. 
(d) OUTDOOR
RECREATION
PROGRAM
ATTEND-
ANCE.—Each Secretary of a military department is en-
couraged to allow members of the Armed Forces on active 
duty status to participate in programs related to environ-
mental stewardship or guided outdoor recreation. 
Subtitle C—Youth Access 
SEC. 231. INCREASING YOUTH RECREATION VISITS TO FED-
ERAL LAND. 
(a) STRATEGY.—Not later than 2 years after the date 
of the enactment of this title, the Secretaries, acting joint-
ly, shall develop and make public a strategy to increase 
the number of youth recreation visits to Federal rec-
reational lands and waters. 
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—A strategy developed under 
subsection (a)— 
(1) shall— 
(A) emphasize increased recreation oppor-
tunities on Federal recreational lands and 
waters for underserved youth;
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(B) establish objectives and quantifiable 
targets for increasing youth recreation visits; 
and 
(C) provide the anticipated costs to achieve 
the objectives and meet the targets established 
under subparagraph (B); 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 
Secretaries shall update the strategy and make public the 
update. 
(d) AGREEMENTS.—The Secretaries may enter into 
contracts or cost-share agreements (including contracts or 
agreements for the acquisition of vehicles) to carry out 
this section. 
SEC. 232. EVERY KID OUTDOORS ACT EXTENSION. 
Section 9001(b) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Con-
servation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 
116–9) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ‘‘during 
the period beginning on September 1 and ending on 
August 31 of the following year’’ and inserting ‘‘for
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a 12-month period that begins on a date determined 
by the Secretaries’’; and 
(2) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘the date that 
is 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act’’ 
and inserting ‘‘September 30, 2031’’. 
TITLE 
III—SIMPLIFYING 
OUT-
DOOR ACCESS FOR RECRE-
ATION 
SEC. 301. DEFINITIONS. 
In this title: 
(1) COMMERCIAL
USE
AUTHORIZATION.—The 
term ‘‘commercial use authorization’’ means a com-
mercial use authorization to provide services to visi-
tors to units of the National Park System under 
subchapter II of chapter 1019 of title 54, United 
States Code. 
(2) MULTIJURISDICTIONAL
TRIP.—The term 
‘‘multijurisdictional trip’’ means a trip that— 
(A) uses 2 or more units of Federal rec-
reational lands and waters; and 
(B) is under the jurisdiction of 2 or more 
Federal land management agencies. 
(3) RECREATION
SERVICE
PROVIDER.—The 
term ‘‘recreation service provider’’ has the meaning 
given the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands
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Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801) (as 
amended by section 311). 
(4) SPECIAL RECREATION PERMIT.—The term 
‘‘special recreation permit’’ has the meaning given 
the term in section 802 of the Federal Lands Recre-
ation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801) (as 
amended by section 311). 
(5) VISITOR-USE DAY.—The term ‘‘visitor-use 
day’’ means a visitor-use day, user day, launch, or 
other metric used by the Secretary concerned for 
purposes of authorizing use under a special recre-
ation permit. 
Subtitle A—Modernizing 
Recreation Permitting 
SEC. 311. SPECIAL RECREATION PERMIT AND FEE. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—Section 802 of the Federal Lands 
Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801) is amend-
ed— 
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
striking ‘‘this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘this title’’; 
(2) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘section 3(f)’’ 
and inserting ‘‘section 803(f)’’; 
(3) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘section 3(g)’’ 
and inserting ‘‘section 803(g)’’;
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(4) in paragraph (6), by striking ‘‘section 5’’ 
and inserting ‘‘section 805’’; 
(5) in paragraph (9), by striking ‘‘section 5’’ 
and inserting ‘‘section 805’’; 
(6) in paragraph (12), by striking ‘‘section 7’’ 
and inserting ‘‘section 807’’; 
(7) in paragraph (13), by striking ‘‘section 
3(h)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 803(h)(2)’’; 
(8) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (3), (4), 
(5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), and (13) as para-
graphs (15), (1), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (11), 
(10), and (14), respectively, and arranging the para-
graphs (as so redesignated) to appear in numerical 
order; 
(9) by inserting after paragraph (8) (as so re-
designated) the following: 
‘‘(9) RECREATION
SERVICE
PROVIDER.—The 
term ‘recreation service provider’ means a person 
that provides recreational services to the public 
under a special recreation permit under clause (iii) 
or (iv) of paragraph (13)(A).’’; 
(10) by inserting after paragraph (12) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(13) SPECIAL RECREATION PERMIT.—
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termining the number of visitor-use days a recre-
ation service provider used in a specified year under 
paragraph (2)(A), the Secretary of Agriculture, act-
ing through the Chief of the Forest Service, and the 
Secretary, as applicable, shall consider an unused 
visitor-use day that has been surrendered under sec-
tion 313(c)(1)(B) as— 
(A) 1/2 of a visitor-use day used; or 
(B) 1 visitor-use day used, if the Secretary 
concerned determines the use of the allocated 
visitor-use day had been or will be prevented by 
a circumstance beyond the control of the recre-
ation service provider. 
SEC. 318. ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOCATED VISITOR-USE DAYS. 
(a) ADJUSTMENTS FOLLOWING USE OF ALLOCATION 
REVIEWS.—On the completion of a use-of-allocation re-
view conducted under section 317(b) for a special recre-
ation permit described in paragraph (13)(A)(iv)(I) of sec-
tion 802 of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement 
Act (16 U.S.C. 6801) (as amended by this title), the Sec-
retary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the For-
est Service, or the Secretary, as applicable, shall adjust 
the number of visitor-use days allocated to a recreation 
service provider under the special recreation permit as fol-
lows: