Bill

Bill > S812


US S812

US S812
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a form for reimbursement of certain travel expenses by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.


summary

Introduced
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a form for reimbursement of certain travel expenses by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement regulations ensuring veterans can easily obtain and submit a physical copy of VA Form 10-3452 (a travel expense reimbursement form) through two primary methods: by requesting a copy via mail or by obtaining a physical form directly at any Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility. The bill requires that when a veteran submits this form to a VA medical facility, either in person or by mail, the facility must evaluate the form and process any associated reimbursement claim. The primary purpose of this legislation is to improve accessibility for veterans seeking reimbursement for travel expenses related to medical care, making it more convenient for veterans to obtain and submit the necessary documentation. By mandating multiple ways to access the form and ensuring consistent processing at medical facilities, the bill aims to simplify the travel expense reimbursement process for veterans.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 03/03/2025)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...