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Permanent Support for Rural Veterans' Medical Transportation.

This bill ensures that veterans living in remote areas will have permanent access to transportation for medical appointments. This means the transportation assistance program, which previously had a limited duration, will now operate indefinitely, making it easier for veterans to access essential healthcare.
Key points
The program for transporting rural veterans to medical care becomes permanent.
Veterans in remote locations will have assurance that assistance with medical travel will always be available.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9117
Sponsor: Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-09-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants for the transportation of highly rural veterans to medical care.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9117.

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 2022-09-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The program for transporting rural veterans to medical care becomes permanent.
  • Veterans in remote locations will have assurance that assistance with medical travel will always be available.
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. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Benefits Health Transport