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Veterans' Emergency Medical Transportation Reimbursement Act

This bill aims to reimburse veterans for the cost of emergency ambulance or air ambulance transportation to a federal facility. This means veterans will not have to worry about covering the costs of emergency travel to a hospital, which can significantly ease their financial burden and ensure faster access to care.
Key points
Veterans will be reimbursed for emergency ambulance or air ambulance transportation.
Reimbursement covers transport to a federal facility or from a non-Department facility to a federal one.
The act expands the definition of "emergency services" to include medical transportation.
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Print number: 118_HR_1774
Sponsor: Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]
Process start date: 2023-03-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Emergency Transportation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1774.

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 2023-03-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans will be reimbursed for emergency ambulance or air ambulance transportation.
  • Reimbursement covers transport to a federal facility or from a non-Department facility to a federal one.
  • The act expands the definition of "emergency services" to include medical transportation.
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. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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