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Expanded Transport Aid for Rural Veterans' Healthcare Access

This act expands the transportation grant program for veterans in rural areas, making it easier for them to access healthcare. It increases maximum grant amounts, especially for vehicles compliant with disability requirements, and includes Tribal organizations as eligible recipients. This will provide veterans in remote regions with more accessible transportation to medical facilities.
Key points
Expansion of the transportation grant program for veterans in rural and highly rural areas.
Increase in the maximum grant amount to $60,000, and up to $80,000 for ADA-compliant vehicles.
Inclusion of Tribal organizations as eligible grant recipients.
Removal of the program's funding cap, allowing for necessary sums to be allocated.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7504
Sponsor: Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]
Process start date: 2024-02-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7504.

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 2024-02-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expansion of the transportation grant program for veterans in rural and highly rural areas.
  • Increase in the maximum grant amount to $60,000, and up to $80,000 for ADA-compliant vehicles.
  • Inclusion of Tribal organizations as eligible grant recipients.
  • Removal of the program's funding cap, allowing for necessary sums to be allocated.
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. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3].

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 2025-12-25.

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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Health Transport Benefits