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Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-1733| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (17)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act aims to significantly enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' grant program, which provides innovative transportation solutions for veterans. This legislation expands the program's reach by including veterans residing in rural areas , in addition to the previously covered highly rural areas, using the USDA's Rural-Urban Commuting Areas coding system for definitions. Key modifications include broadening the eligibility for grant recipients to now encompass County veterans service organizations and Tribal organizations , alongside existing entities. The bill also revises the financial structure of the grants, setting a new maximum of $60,000 per grant, with an increased cap of $80,000 if a vehicle purchase is required for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. Furthermore, it replaces specific fiscal year appropriations with a provision for "such sums as may be necessary," ensuring more flexible and potentially greater funding for the program.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7654
Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7504
Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-784
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7654
    Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7504
    Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-784
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-784: Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act
Rural conditions and developmentTransportation costsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition

Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-1733| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
The Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act aims to significantly enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' grant program, which provides innovative transportation solutions for veterans. This legislation expands the program's reach by including veterans residing in rural areas , in addition to the previously covered highly rural areas, using the USDA's Rural-Urban Commuting Areas coding system for definitions. Key modifications include broadening the eligibility for grant recipients to now encompass County veterans service organizations and Tribal organizations , alongside existing entities. The bill also revises the financial structure of the grants, setting a new maximum of $60,000 per grant, with an increased cap of $80,000 if a vehicle purchase is required for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. Furthermore, it replaces specific fiscal year appropriations with a provision for "such sums as may be necessary," ensuring more flexible and potentially greater funding for the program.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7654
Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7504
Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-784
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7654
    Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7504
    Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-784
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (17)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-784: Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rural conditions and developmentTransportation costsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition