Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act
This bill amends a Department of Veterans Affairs transportation grant program to improve healthcare access for rural veterans. It expands eligibility to include tribal organizations and Native Hawaiian organizations, and increases grant amounts (up to $50,000, with a potential 50% increase for counties with five or more off-road communities) to cover transportation costs. The changes apply to grants for rural veterans needing transportation to healthcare services, particularly in areas with limited road access. Funding is adjusted from fixed annual amounts to "such sums as may be necessary" for fiscal years 2025-2029.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Jul 30, 2025
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4
Key actions
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Committee
3
Jul 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
upper
May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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