The Military and Veterans in Parks Act (MVP Act) aims to improve outdoor recreation access on federal lands for people with disabilities, military service members, and veterans. It requires federal agencies like the National Park Service, Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Fish and Wildlife Service to inventory and assess the accessibility of recreation facilities and trails within five to seven years, then develop new accessible trails and recreation opportunities in each of their regional divisions within seven years, using pilot programs and partnerships with outside organizations. The bill also directs agencies to create educational materials informing veterans about free access to federal lands and available outdoor programs, establish new "Military Veterans Outdoor Recreation Liaison" positions within relevant departments, and develop a joint national strategy with measurable goals for increasing park visits by veterans and military families. Additionally, it expands veteran representation on recreation advisory committees, encourages hiring veterans for park management jobs, and creates a two-year pilot program placing veterans in conservation-related federal positions. The legislation does not include specific new appropriations but sets multiple implementation deadlines ranging from 60 days to seven years after enactment, along with recurring reports to Congress on progress.
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