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Grants for Transporting Veterans from Highly Rural Areas to Medical Facilities.

This bill establishes a new grant program designed to help veterans living in sparsely populated areas access necessary medical care. Veterans service organizations and state agencies can receive up to $50,000 to cover transportation costs. This aims to significantly improve healthcare access for veterans residing in remote locations.
Key points
Creates a grant program (up to $50,000 per grant) specifically for transporting veterans residing in highly rural areas to Department medical facilities.
Eligible recipients include State veterans service agencies and veterans service organizations, with no requirement for matching funds.
Authorizes $3 million annually for this program from fiscal years 2025 through 2030.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9050
Sponsor: Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-07-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the transportation of veterans who reside in highly rural areas to medical facilities.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9050.

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 2024-07-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creates a grant program (up to $50,000 per grant) specifically for transporting veterans residing in highly rural areas to Department medical facilities.
  • Eligible recipients include State veterans service agencies and veterans service organizations, with no requirement for matching funds.
  • Authorizes $3 million annually for this program from fiscal years 2025 through 2030.
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 2025-12-25.

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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