Bill · S.Res. 272· Senate(119-SRES-272)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day".
- Introduced
- 6/11/2025
- Last activity
- 6/11/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3350; text: CR S3349)
- Sponsored by
- Bill Cassidy
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 0
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the second Saturday in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day." It notes that many veterans suffer from conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. The text points out that these issues contribute to a high suicide rate among the veteran community. Studies mentioned indicate that exposure to nature can have a positive therapeutic impact on mental health. To address this, the resolution designates the specific day and encourages federal cooperation.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The resolution designates a day to promote therapeutic outdoor activities specifically to aid veteran mental health and reduce suicide rates.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+6
It specifically targets mental health issues like PTSD and TBI through coordinated outreach to the veteran community.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The resolution promotes outdoor activities as a therapeutic tool to address mental health gaps among veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Mental Health Outcomes: The resolution suggests that a targeted outreach effort like "Veterans Get Outside Day" may lead to improved mental health outcomes for veterans living with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety.
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Therapeutic Benefits of Nature: The text notes that exposure to the outdoors can result in lower risks of depression, improved focus and attention, improved mood, and lessened feelings of isolation.
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Suicide Risk Reduction: The resolution states that studies have found individuals with increased access to green space have a lower suicide risk.
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Coordinated Federal Support: The resolution encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior to coordinate and cooperate in promoting this day alongside National Get Outdoors Day.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+6Improves Mental Health Access+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 6/11/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3350; text: CR S3349)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Angus KingIndependent · Maine