Bills · HR 1733
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1733Rural conditions and developmentVeterans' medical care
Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION MAR 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because access to healthcare is a critical issue for many veterans, especially those residing in less populated areas where transportation options are limited. Without reliable ways to get to medical appointments, veterans might miss crucial check-ups, struggle to manage chronic conditions, or delay necessary treatments, which can lead to poorer health outcomes. By making it easier for local groups to provide transportation, the bill directly addresses a major barrier to care.
If this bill becomes law, more veterans in a broader range of rural communities could receive rides to their medical appointments, improving their overall health and quality of life. It would also empower local organizations, including tribal groups, to better serve their veteran populations. If it doesn't pass, the current program's reach would remain limited to "highly rural" areas, and many veterans in other rural communities might continue to face significant transportation hurdles, potentially impacting their access to essential healthcare.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill expands the VA's transportation grant program to include "rural" areas, not just "highly rural" areas.
This broadens the reach of the program, making transportation assistance available to more veterans in less populated communities.
PROVISION 02
County veterans service organizations and Tribal organizations are added as eligible recipients for these transportation grants.
This allows more local and community-specific groups to apply for funding and directly assist veterans with transportation needs.
PROVISION 03
The maximum grant amount is increased from $60,000 to $80,000 if the recipient needs to purchase a vehicle to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This provides additional financial support for organizations to acquire accessible vehicles, improving transportation for veterans with disabilities.
PROVISION 04
The funding mechanism for the program is changed from a specific annual amount to "such sums as may be necessary."
This gives Congress flexibility to determine the appropriate funding level for the program each year based on need and other factors.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 20
D· Washington
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
27
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 90%
DEM 11 REP 9 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 27
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
FEB 27
Introduced in House
FEB 27
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1733
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionMar 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1733Rural conditions and developmentVeterans' medical care
Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 27, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
20
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
