Bills · S 827
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 827Veterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition
Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act
INTRO MAR 4· LAST ACTION JUL 30
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STEP 3 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because reliable transportation is a significant hurdle for many veterans trying to access healthcare, especially in remote or underserved areas where public transport might be limited or nonexistent. Without it, veterans might miss crucial appointments, leading to worsening health conditions or delayed treatment. Extending and modifying this grant program ensures that local groups can continue, and in some cases expand, their efforts to get veterans to their doctors.
If this bill becomes law, more veterans, particularly those on tribal lands and in isolated communities, could see improved access to rides for their medical care. If it doesn't pass, the existing grant program would expire, potentially cutting off a vital funding source for organizations that provide these transportation services, making it harder for these veterans to access their benefits and medical attention.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the VA transportation grant program for local organizations from fiscal years 2025 through 2029, as the previous authorization ended in 2022.
Ensures the continuation of a critical program that helps veterans get transportation to healthcare appointments.
PROVISION 02
Adds Tribal organizations and Native Hawaiian organizations as newly eligible recipients for these grants.
Expands the reach of the program to better serve indigenous veteran populations who may face unique transportation challenges.
PROVISION 03
Sets a general maximum grant amount of $50,000, with an increase up to $75,000 for counties with more than five communities "off the road system."
Provides more substantial funding for transportation services, especially in very remote and hard-to-reach areas where costs are higher.
PROVISION 04
Changes the funding authorization from a specific $3,000,000 annually to "such sums as may be necessary" for each fiscal year.
Allows for more flexible and potentially higher funding levels based on actual program needs and demand.
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R· North Dakota
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
31
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJUL 30
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
MAY 21
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
MAR 4
Introduced in Senate
MAR 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 827
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedMar 4, 2025
Last actionJul 30, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025
Senate BillS 827Veterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition
Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act
INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 30, 2025
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