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Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1364| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2025
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (7)
Claudia Tenney (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill clarifies the definition of "medical services" provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to explicitly include medically necessary automobile adaptations for veterans. These adaptations are designed to support both driver and passenger use, ensuring that veterans with disabilities have access to essential modifications for safe and accessible transportation. By including these provisions, the bill aims to enhance the mobility and independence of eligible veterans. The legislation specifies a comprehensive list of covered adaptations, such as ramp and kneeling systems raised doors or lowered floors raised roofs air conditioning occupied and unoccupied mobility lifts ingress or egress accessibility modifications wheelchair tiedowns adapted seating . In addition to these automotive provisions, the bill also extends the expiration date for certain limits on pension payments, shifting it from November 30, 2031, to September 30, 2032 , thereby prolonging the applicability of those financial regulations.

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Timeline
Feb 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 11, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 15, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 69.
May 15, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-96.
May 19, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 19, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2132-2133)
May 19, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1364.
May 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2132)
May 19, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2132)
May 19, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • February 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • March 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 6, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 15, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 69.


  • May 15, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-96.


  • May 19, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 19, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2132-2133)


  • May 19, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1364.


  • May 19, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2132)


  • May 19, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2132)


  • May 19, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 20, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

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Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1364| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2025
This bill clarifies the definition of "medical services" provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to explicitly include medically necessary automobile adaptations for veterans. These adaptations are designed to support both driver and passenger use, ensuring that veterans with disabilities have access to essential modifications for safe and accessible transportation. By including these provisions, the bill aims to enhance the mobility and independence of eligible veterans. The legislation specifies a comprehensive list of covered adaptations, such as ramp and kneeling systems raised doors or lowered floors raised roofs air conditioning occupied and unoccupied mobility lifts ingress or egress accessibility modifications wheelchair tiedowns adapted seating . In addition to these automotive provisions, the bill also extends the expiration date for certain limits on pension payments, shifting it from November 30, 2031, to September 30, 2032 , thereby prolonging the applicability of those financial regulations.

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Timeline
Feb 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 11, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 15, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 69.
May 15, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-96.
May 19, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 19, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2132-2133)
May 19, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1364.
May 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2132)
May 19, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2132)
May 19, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • February 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • March 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 6, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 15, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 69.


  • May 15, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-96.


  • May 19, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 19, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2132-2133)


  • May 19, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1364.


  • May 19, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2132)


  • May 19, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2132)


  • May 19, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 20, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (7)
Claudia Tenney (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-1726: ASSIST Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disability and health-based discriminationMotor vehiclesVeterans' medical care