16 USC 8504 - National strategy for military and veteran recreation

U.S Code last checked for updates: Feb 22, 2025

§ 8504.

National strategy for military and veteran recreation

(a)

Strategy

(b)

Requirements

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)

Update to strategy

(Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 224, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2888.)

cite as: 16 USC 8504