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16 U.S.C. § 8504

Title 16 Chapter 103 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 8504. National strategy for military and veteran recreation

  • (a) Not later than 1 year after January 4, 2025 , the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation established under section 113 1 1 See References in Text note below. shall develop and make public a strategy to increase visits to Federal recreational lands and waters by members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Family members.
  • (b) A strategy developed under subsection (a)—
    • (1) shall—
      • (A) establish objectives and quantifiable targets for increasing visits to Federal recreational lands and waters by members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Family members;
      • (B) include an opportunity for public notice and comment;
      • (C) emphasize increased recreation opportunities on Federal recreational lands and waters for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and Gold Star Family members; and
      • (D) provide the anticipated costs to achieve the objectives and meet the targets established under subparagraph (A); and
    • (2) shall not establish any preference between similar recreation facilitated by noncommercial or commercial entities.
  • (c) Not later than 5 years after the date of the publication of the strategy required under subsection (a), and every 5 years thereafter, the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation shall update the strategy and make public the update.

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