arrow_back Back to App

Enhancing National Park Access for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

This act aims to increase access to recreational lands for veterans, service members, and Gold Star Families, especially those with disabilities. It mandates the assessment and improvement of trail and facility accessibility, and creates new positions to support outdoor recreation for these groups. Citizens can expect better conditions for active leisure on federal lands.
Key points
Improved Accessibility: Federal recreational lands, including trails and facilities, will be assessed and adapted for individuals with disabilities, making parks more accessible.
Support for Veterans: New Military Veterans Outdoor Recreation Liaisons will be established to promote outdoor recreation and assist veterans in accessing resources.
New Job Opportunities: The act encourages hiring veterans for positions related to federal recreational land management and establishes a pilot program for this purpose.
Free Access Promotion: Existing opportunities for free access to federal recreational lands for service members, veterans, and Gold Star Families will be promoted.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6342
Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A [R-VA-2]
Process start date: 2023-11-09
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

MVP Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6342.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Improved Accessibility: Federal recreational lands, including trails and facilities, will be assessed and adapted for individuals with disabilities, making parks more accessible.
  • Support for Veterans: New Military Veterans Outdoor Recreation Liaisons will be established to promote outdoor recreation and assist veterans in accessing resources.
  • New Job Opportunities: The act encourages hiring veterans for positions related to federal recreational land management and establishes a pilot program for this purpose.
  • Free Access Promotion: Existing opportunities for free access to federal recreational lands for service members, veterans, and Gold Star Families will be promoted.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A [R-VA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 744.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

CATEGORIES

Environment Benefits Security