February 14, 2025
Mr. Barrett (for himself and Ms. Goodlander) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide clarification regarding the inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of medical services
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Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025
or the ASSIST Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Clarification regarding inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of medical services
Section 1701(6)(I) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
(I)
The provision of any medically necessary automobile adaptations, including—
(i)
ramp and kneeling systems;
(ii)
raised doors or lowered floors;
(iii)
raised roofs;
(iv)
air conditioning;
(v)
mobility device lifts;
(vi)
non-articulating trailers;
(vii)
ingress or egress accessibility modifications; and
(viii)
wheelchair tiedowns.