The EXPLORE Act is an opportunity to expand outdoor access for everyone: Tell your representative to support the EXPLORE Act and vote for it on the House floor!
Tell Congress to Pass the EXPLORE Act now!
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Dear Friend, 
The House has the opportunity to pass an outdoor recreation package called the EXPLORE Act, which is loaded with great provisions! The EXPLORE Act, a bipartisan recreation package, encompasses a comprehensive set of measures aimed at promoting equity, inclusion, and expanded access to the outdoors for all Americans. 
Here are some highlights that the EXPLORE Act would make possible:
More generations of children will be able to connect with nature through the Every Kid Outdoors program. This program provides free access to federal public lands and waters for fourth graders – the EXPLORE Act would reauthorize the Every Kid Outdoors program for seven years.
The package includes provisions from the Military Veterans in Parks Act and Get Rewarding Outdoor Work for our Veterans Act, promoting opportunities and enhancing outdoor recreation experiences for veterans and active duty members on federal lands. These sections of legislation would improve signage and disability access, include a jobs pilot program for veterans at the Department of the Interior, and create the Military Veterans Outdoor Recreation Liaison.
The Outdoors for All Act would provide funding for outdoor recreation sites in economically disadvantaged communities through the Outdoors Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program. 
The Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act would simplify and streamline permitting processes for guides, outfitters, outdoor leaders and nonprofit organizations. This would reduce barriers that communities and organizations can face in organizing outdoor excursions and facilitating access to nature.The House needs to act now to move this bill through this legislative session. There is no more time to waste – after all, the EXPLORE Act is bipartisan and has strong support from both sides of the aisle. Urge Congress to act now and pass the EXPLORE Act!
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Your voice matters in advocating for a future where all individuals, regardless of their background or where they live, can find solace, joy, and inspiration in nature. Contact your House Representative today and urge them to support the EXPLORE Act for a more inclusive, equitable, and accessible outdoor experience for all. Add a personal message for maximum impact!
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Thank you for your dedication to the outdoors and for being a powerful advocate for positive change.
With gratitude,
Gerry James
Deputy Director, Outdoors for All campaign
Sierra Club

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