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Introduced
12/03/2019
12/03/2019
In Committee
12/03/2019
12/03/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill aims to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport individuals to and from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities for rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care. It also treats Vet Centers, which provide readjustment counseling and related mental health services, as VA facilities for the purpose of providing travel payment or allowance. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes grants for veterans service organizations to transport highly rural veterans and requires the Secretary to develop and implement a national protocol for medical examinations of volunteer drivers participating in the VA's transportation services program. Finally, the bill mandates a report from the Comptroller General on the transportation services program.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Jon Tester (D)*,
Susan Collins (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Joe Manchin (I),
Patty Murray (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 12/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2966/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2966/BILLS-116s2966is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2966/BILLS-116s2966is.pdf.pdf |
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