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US HR3304AUTO for Veterans Act Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act
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Introduced
05/18/2021
05/18/2021
In Committee
09/21/2022
09/21/2022
Crossed Over
10/11/2022
10/11/2022
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT 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, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act (AUTO for Veterans Act), aims to amend Title 38 of the 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. Specifically, the bill allows the Secretary to provide an eligible person with an additional automobile or other conveyance if more than 25 years have elapsed since they last received one, or if more than 10 years have elapsed starting 10 years after the enactment of the bill. Additionally, the bill treats certain vehicle modifications, such as medically necessary van lifts, raised doors, and wheelchair tiedowns, as medical services. The bill also extends the loan fee table in Section 3729(b)(2) of Title 38 until May 16, 2031.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Lizzie Fletcher (D)*,
Sharice Davids (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Tom Malinowski (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 10/11/2022)
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