Bills · HR 877
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 877Motor vehiclesVeterans' pensions and compensation
Deliver for Veterans Act
INTRO JAN 31· LAST ACTION APR 8
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the financial situation and access to crucial resources for disabled veterans. By covering shipping costs for adaptive vehicles, it removes a financial hurdle that could prevent eligible veterans from getting the necessary transportation to live independently, access healthcare, or seek employment. This could significantly improve their daily quality of life.
The extension of the pension payment limitation is also important. Even though it's only for a few months, it means that veterans in Medicaid-funded nursing homes will continue to have their VA pension reduced to a minimal amount for a longer duration. Voters might be interested in this balance between government support for long-term care and the direct financial aid provided to veterans, especially those in vulnerable circumstances.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay for the shipping costs of specially adapted vehicles for eligible disabled veterans, in addition to the purchase price of the vehicle.
This reduces the financial burden on disabled veterans, making it more affordable and accessible for them to receive the customized transportation they need.
PROVISION 02
Extends the expiration date of a rule that reduces pension payments for certain veterans receiving Medicaid-covered nursing home care from November 30, 2031, to March 31, 2032.
This means that the reduction of pension payments for these specific veterans will continue for an additional four months beyond the original sunset date.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
R· Guam
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
31
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 25%
DEM 1 REP 7 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
10 EVENTSAPR 8
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
APR 7
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
APR 7
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1439)
APR 7
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 877.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 877
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedJan 31, 2025
Last actionApr 8, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 31, 2025
House BillHR 877Motor vehiclesVeterans' pensions and compensation
Deliver for Veterans Act
INTRODUCED JAN 31, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
8
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
