[Report No. 119–96]
February 14, 2025
Mr. Barrett (for himself and Ms. Goodlander) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
May 15, 2025
Additional sponsors: Mr. Crenshaw, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Valadao, Ms. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Crow, and Mr. Vindman
May 15, 2025
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic
For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 14, 2025
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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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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 for driver or passenger use, including—
(i)
ramp and kneeling systems;
(ii)
raised doors or lowered floors;
(iii)
raised roofs;
(iv)
air conditioning;
(v)
occupied and unoccupied mobility lifts;
(vi)
ingress or egress accessibility modifications;
(vii)
wheelchair tiedowns; and
(viii)
adapted seating.
Sec. 3. Extension of certain limits on payments of pension
Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2031
and inserting September 30, 2032
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