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Senate Resolution Designating June 10, 2023, as 'Veterans Get Outside Day'

Original title: A resolution designating June 10, 2023, as "Veterans Get Outside Day".

May 6, 2025

veteransmental healthpublic landsoutdoor recreation

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The Frame

What this does

This directs the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior to coordinate efforts to promote outdoor recreation for veterans on a specific date.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Veterans

The resolution encourages federal agencies to conduct outreach to veterans to promote outdoor activities.

Department of Veterans Affairs

The agency is encouraged to coordinate with other departments to promote the designated day.

Forest Service

The agency is encouraged to coordinate with other departments to promote the designated day.

Department of the Interior

The agency is encouraged to coordinate with other departments to promote the designated day.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 6, 2025.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

The U.S. Senate passed a officially recognizing June 10, 2023, as 'Veterans Get Outside Day.' The resolution encourages federal agencies to promote outdoor activities as a therapeutic tool for veterans dealing with mental health challenges.

Key Facts

  • The Senate officially designated June 10, 2023, as 'Veterans Get Outside Day'.
  • The resolution encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior to cooperate in promoting the day.
  • The resolution cites that over 460,000 Armed Forces members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries between 2000 and 2022.
  • The resolution notes that 20 percent of veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts suffer from post-traumatic stress and depression.
  • The resolution states that in 2020, there were an estimated 16.8 veteran suicides per day.
  • The resolution references existing programs like the Forest Service's 'National Get Outdoors Day' and free veteran access to national parks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide new funding for veteran mental health programs?
No. The is a symbolic designation that encourages federal agencies to coordinate promotional efforts; it does not authorize new spending.
What is the purpose of 'Veterans Get Outside Day'?
The aims to promote outdoor recreation as a therapeutic tool to help veterans manage post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety.

Why It Matters

This directs the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior to coordinate efforts to promote outdoor recreation for veterans on a specific date.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Nature-Based Therapy

The resolution highlights a formal legislative interest in integrating nature-based therapy into veteran mental health outreach strategies.

Department of Veterans AffairsForest Service

Connected Entities

personAngus King“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the resolution.”Map →
personKevin Cramer“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the resolution.”Map →
organizationForest Service“Encouraged to coordinate promotion of the day.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Defense“Cited regarding traumatic brain injury statistics.”Map →
organizationDepartment of the Interior“Encouraged to coordinate promotion of the day.”Map →
personBill Cassidy“U.S. Senator who submitted the resolution.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs“Encouraged to coordinate promotion of the day.”Map →

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