H.Res. 490 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Jun 9, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summarySupports Veterans Get Outside Day designation
This resolution expresses support for making the second Saturday in June 'Veterans Get Outside Day'. It encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior to work together to promote this day alongside the existing National Get Outdoors Day.
How it affects you
This is a symbolic resolution with no direct legal changes. It doesn't create new programs or funding, but rather encourages federal agencies to coordinate promotional efforts around an outdoor-focused day for veterans.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jun 9, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Res. 490
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day".
Sponsor: Rep. Gabe Amo (D-RI-1) · Introduced Jun 9, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 9, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.”