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US S4155
US S4155AUTO for Veterans Act Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act
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Introduced
07/02/2020
07/02/2020
In Committee
07/02/2020
07/02/2020
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 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 Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act or the AUTO 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, a veteran or service member with a specified service-connected disability or impairment may only receive one such benefit. This bill allows the VA to provide an additional benefit if at least 10 years have passed since the person last received the automobile or conveyance.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4224-4225) (on 07/02/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4155/all-info | 07/03/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4155/BILLS-116s4155is.pdf | 07/18/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4155/BILLS-116s4155is.pdf.pdf | 07/18/2020 |
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