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Expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-490| House 
| Updated: 6/9/2025
Gabe Amo

Gabe Amo

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution highlights the significant mental health challenges faced by veterans, including high rates of traumatic brain injuries , post-traumatic stress , depression, and a disproportionately higher suicide rate. Despite ongoing efforts, there remain gaps in mental health care, necessitating the exploration of all available treatments to support the veteran community. Studies have consistently shown that exposure to nature and outdoor activities offers substantial therapeutic benefits for mental health, such as reducing risks of depression, improving focus, and lessening feelings of isolation. Increased access to green spaces has also been linked to a lower suicide risk, underscoring the positive impact of the outdoors. Therefore, the House of Representatives expresses support for designating the second Saturday in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day." This initiative aims to connect veterans with nature, building upon existing programs like National Get Outdoors Day and free national park admission for veterans. The resolution specifically encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs , the Forest Service , and the Department of the Interior to coordinate and cooperate in promoting this designated day. Such a collaborative effort would ensure a unified approach to encouraging veteran participation. Ultimately, a targeted outreach effort like "Veterans Get Outside Day" is anticipated to lead to increased engagement in outdoor events and foster improved mental health outcomes for veterans living with conditions such as post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1225
Expressing support for the designation of June, 9, 2024 in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day".
Jun 9, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jun 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-272
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3350; text: CR S3349)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1225
    Expressing support for the designation of June, 9, 2024 in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day".


  • June 9, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • June 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-272
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3350; text: CR S3349)

Armed Forces and National Security

Expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-490| House 
| Updated: 6/9/2025
This resolution highlights the significant mental health challenges faced by veterans, including high rates of traumatic brain injuries , post-traumatic stress , depression, and a disproportionately higher suicide rate. Despite ongoing efforts, there remain gaps in mental health care, necessitating the exploration of all available treatments to support the veteran community. Studies have consistently shown that exposure to nature and outdoor activities offers substantial therapeutic benefits for mental health, such as reducing risks of depression, improving focus, and lessening feelings of isolation. Increased access to green spaces has also been linked to a lower suicide risk, underscoring the positive impact of the outdoors. Therefore, the House of Representatives expresses support for designating the second Saturday in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day." This initiative aims to connect veterans with nature, building upon existing programs like National Get Outdoors Day and free national park admission for veterans. The resolution specifically encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs , the Forest Service , and the Department of the Interior to coordinate and cooperate in promoting this designated day. Such a collaborative effort would ensure a unified approach to encouraging veteran participation. Ultimately, a targeted outreach effort like "Veterans Get Outside Day" is anticipated to lead to increased engagement in outdoor events and foster improved mental health outcomes for veterans living with conditions such as post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1225
Expressing support for the designation of June, 9, 2024 in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day".
Jun 9, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jun 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-272
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3350; text: CR S3349)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1225
    Expressing support for the designation of June, 9, 2024 in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day".


  • June 9, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • June 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-272
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3350; text: CR S3349)
Gabe Amo

Gabe Amo

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted