The 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law on Dec. 27 after passing the House and the Senate, includes the Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act, which lets military veterans, active-duty service members, and Gold Star families access the United States’ National Parks and other federal recreational lands without paying a dime. “We can never fully repay our veterans for their service and sacrifice, but we want to show our gratitude by giving them lifetime access to America’s beautiful landscapes,” said Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), who introduced the legislation in the House, in a statement sent to The Epoch Times. “My Alexander Lofgren VIP will give all of our amazing veterans, Gold Star families, and active-duty soldiers access to all our of national parks for life. We often say that we support the physical and mental health of our veterans, and it is great to see legislation …