What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 2757.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-11.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2757/BILLS-118s2757is.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 2757

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Protecting Veterans' Access to Emergency Transportation: Rate Freeze and Review.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Reimbursement rates for special modes of transportation for veterans (e.g., ambulances) are frozen at the rate effective January 1, 2023. The VA Secretary can increase rates at any time, but cannot decrease them without meeting strict requirements. Rate decreases are only permitted after proving the change will not harm veterans' access to care and that the new rate covers actual transportation costs. Any proposed rate decrease must involve consultation with industry experts, Veterans Service Organizations, and relevant government agencies.

This Act aims to protect veterans' access to specialized medical transportation (like ambulances) by freezing reimbursement rates at the January 1, 2023 level. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs can increase these rates freely, but any decrease requires a thorough review of the economic impact on the transport industry and veterans' access to care. This measure prevents arbitrary payment cuts that could limit essential transport services for veterans.

Key points

Reimbursement rates for special modes of transportation for veterans (e.g., ambulances) are frozen at the rate effective January 1, 2023.

The VA Secretary can increase rates at any time, but cannot decrease them without meeting strict requirements.

Rate decreases are only permitted after proving the change will not harm veterans' access to care and that the new rate covers actual transportation costs.

Any proposed rate decrease must involve consultation with industry experts, Veterans Service Organizations, and relevant government agencies.

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Additional Information

VA Emergency Transportation Access Act

Print number: S 2757

Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]

Process start date: 2023-09-11

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