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US HR5761
US HR5761AUTO for Veterans Act Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act
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Introduced
02/05/2020
02/05/2020
In Committee
02/07/2020
02/07/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide or assist in providing an additional vehicle adapted for operation by disabled individuals to certain eligible persons. This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide (or assist in providing) an eligible veteran or service member with an additional automobile or other conveyance under the VA automobile allowance and adaptive equipment program. Currently, a veteran or service member with a specified service-connected disability or impairment may not receive more than one automobile or other conveyance under the program. The bill authorizes the additional benefit for such veterans and service members if 10 years have passed since the person last received such benefit.
AI Summary
This bill, the AUTO for Veterans Act (Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act), authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide or assist in providing an eligible veteran or service member with an additional automobile or other conveyance under the VA's automobile allowance and adaptive equipment program. Currently, veterans and service members with a specified service-connected disability or impairment may only receive one such vehicle. This bill allows them to receive an additional vehicle if it has been at least 10 years since they last received this benefit.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (13)
Dan Meuser (R)*,
Cindy Axne (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Anthony Brindisi (D),
Matt Cartwright (D),
Paul Cook (R),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Bill Foster (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Greg Steube (R),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 02/07/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5761/all-info | 02/06/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5761/BILLS-116hr5761ih.pdf | 02/08/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5761/BILLS-116hr5761ih.pdf.pdf | 02/08/2020 |
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