The House would express support for designating the second Saturday in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day." The resolution highlights research showing that time in nature improves mental health, reduces depression, and lowers suicide risk — all issues disproportionately affecting veterans. It notes that an estimated 17.6 veterans die by suicide per day and that 20% of post-9/11 veterans suffer from PTSD and depression. The VA, Forest Service, and Department of the Interior would be encouraged to promote the day alongside the existing National Get Outdoors Day.
Congressional Summary
This resolution supports the designation of Veterans Get Outside Day and encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of the Interior to coordinate to promote the day along with National Get Outdoors Day.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2025-06-09
- Date Added
- 2026-03-30