Grow Act Get Rewarding Outdoor Work For Our Veterans Act

The "GROW Act" stands for "Get Rewarding Outdoor Work for our Veterans Act." This federal bill aims to provide opportunities for veterans to engage in outdoor conservation, restoration, and maintenance projects on public lands. The main provisions of the bill include creating a program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with these outdoor work opportunities, which can help improve their well-being and transition back to civilian life. The bill seeks to enhance veterans' access to nature-based activities while supporting environmental conservation efforts. If passed, this legislation could have a positive impact on veterans' mental health, job skills development, and overall quality of life.

• 2023-03-24: Introduced in House

• 2023-03-24: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

• 2023-04-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

• 2023-04-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

• 2023-04-18: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

• 2023-07-20: Subcommittee Hearings Held

• 2023-09-20: Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged

• 2023-09-20: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

• 2023-09-20: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.