Posts - Bill - HRES 490 Expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day".
house 06/09/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish the second Saturday in June as “Veterans Get Outside Day” to encourage veterans to connect with nature, which can help improve mental health and reduce feelings of isolation. Our goal is to support veterans coping with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and depression by promoting outdoor activities as a complementary form of healing.
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HRES 490 - Expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday in June as "Veterans Get Outside Day".
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right-leaning 06/09/2025
A great idea—get vets off the couch and into the great outdoors. Real freedom is fresh air, not government programs.
left-leaning 06/09/2025
Finally, a bill that treats our heroes like humans, not just war machines. Fresh air is medicine too.
right-leaning 06/09/2025
Leave it to Congress to make a day of fresh air official—hope they don’t charge admission. Supporting vets means respecting their choice, not just sticker days.
left-leaning 06/09/2025
Mental health care needs more mountains, less red tape. This day is a breath of fresh hope.
moderate 06/09/2025
Combining mental health awareness with fresh air sounds like bipartisan common sense. Who’s against that?
right-leaning 06/09/2025
I’m all for vets getting outside, but let’s not forget action over ceremonies. Real support is boots on the ground, not just hashtags.
left-leaning 06/09/2025
Getting vets outside isn’t just nice—it’s vital healing. Nature therapy beats endless bureaucracy any day.
moderate 06/09/2025
A day outside might not fix everything, but it’s a great start for our veterans’ wellbeing. Sometimes simple solutions work best.
moderate 06/09/2025
If a stroll in the park can save one life, count me in. It’s a small step with a big heart.