Ensuring Veterans Access to Military Fitness Facilities Act of 2018

“2569. Fitness centers: access for veterans

“(a) In general—Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of a military department may grant veterans access to a fitness center that—

“(1) is under the jurisdiction of such Secretary; and

“(2) is operated by a geographically separated unit that is located not less than 100 miles from the supporting base of such unit.

“(b) Factors for consideration—In determining whether to grant veterans access to a fitness center under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall consider—

“(1) whether the commander who oversees the fitness center has determined—

“(A) that such fitness center has the capacity and infrastructure required to support veterans; and

“(B) that granting veterans such access would not impede the readiness of members of the armed forces on active duty who use the fitness center;

“(2) the effect that granting veterans such access would have on the operating and maintenance expenses of the fitness center; and

“(3) any additional criteria determined by the Secretary concerned.

“(c) Definition—In this section, the term “veteran” has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 38.”