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Improved Veteran Travel: Permanent Aid and New Pilot Programs

This law aims to make it easier for veterans to access healthcare and services by improving travel assistance. It makes existing travel support permanent and tests new ways to help, including advance travel payments and public transport grants.
Key points
Assistance for veterans covering travel costs to healthcare facilities becomes a permanent right.
Increased funding authorized to support organizations helping transport veterans in rural areas.
Studies will be conducted on the effectiveness of current travel reimbursements and how to prevent misuse.
Pilot programs will test providing advance travel payments for low-income veterans.
Pilot programs will test covering travel costs for veterans going to Vet Centers, especially in rural areas.
Pilot programs will test awarding grants to improve public transportation to veteran-serving locations.
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Print number: 117_HR_4961
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Process start date: 2021-08-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Veterans Travel Enhancement Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4961.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Assistance for veterans covering travel costs to healthcare facilities becomes a permanent right.
  • Increased funding authorized to support organizations helping transport veterans in rural areas.
  • Studies will be conducted on the effectiveness of current travel reimbursements and how to prevent misuse.
  • Pilot programs will test providing advance travel payments for low-income veterans.
  • Pilot programs will test covering travel costs for veterans going to Vet Centers, especially in rural areas.
  • Pilot programs will test awarding grants to improve public transportation to veteran-serving locations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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