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US HB1364

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tom Barrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 38 to explicitly include medically necessary automobile adaptations for veterans within the VA's definition of "medical services," covering both driver and passenger modifications

  • Specifies covered adaptations including ramp and kneeling systems, raised doors, lowered floors, raised roofs, air conditioning, mobility lifts (occupied and unoccupied), ingress/egress accessibility modifications, wheelchair tiedowns, and adapted seating

  • Extends certain limits on veterans' pension payments from November 30, 2031 to September 30, 2032

  • Passed the House of Representatives on May 19, 2025

Legislative Description

ASSIST Act of 2025 Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs5/20/2025
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity3/11/2025
Veterans' Affairs2/14/2025

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