Thank you for supporting the MVP Act.
We can never fully repay our nation’s Veterans for their service. But, we are ensuring they have access to the healing power of nature through the passage of the Military and Veterans in Parks Act.
For military Veterans living with combat-related injuries or post-traumatic stress, quality time outside supports trauma recovery, overall well-being and the transition back to civilian life. Time outside hiking, camping or engaging in nature-based therapy has been shown to support their healing by promoting relaxation, trauma recovery and overall well-being.
The Military and Veterans in Parks (MVP) Act will help our Veterans, active-duty service members and Gold Star families access our public lands through adaptive trails and recreation infrastructure, adaptive equipment, outdoor workforce development for service members, free passes and reduced cost permits, and dedicated outreach efforts. The MVP Act was passed by Congress on December 19, 2024 through inclusion within a broader outdoor recreation package called the EXPLORE Act.
Read the REI Newsroom press release on the historic passage of the EXPLORE Act and the inclusion of the MVP Act here.
Let’s thank Congress for protecting outdoor access for the Veterans who protected us.
Take action by thanking Congress for passing the Military and Veterans in Parks Act as part of the EXPLORE Act today.
Photo courtesy of Vail Veterans Program.