May 13, 2025
Mr. Tuberville introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify that the Department of
Veterans Affairs definition of medical services
includes medically
necessary automobile adaptations, and for other purposes.
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
.
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
.