Bills · HR 5957
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5957Transportation and Public Works
Connecting Veterans to Care Act of 2025
INTRO NOV 7· LAST ACTION NOV 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses a challenge many veterans face: getting to their medical appointments. For veterans without personal vehicles or who face mobility issues, public transportation is a vital link to healthcare. By making public transit that serves VA facilities specifically eligible for federal operating grants, the bill could help ensure these crucial routes exist and are adequately funded, potentially reducing missed appointments and improving veterans' access to care.
If this bill becomes law, more public transportation systems might start or expand routes to VA facilities, making it easier for veterans to get to their doctors. If it doesn't pass, public transit services to VA facilities would continue to rely on existing funding structures, which might not prioritize these specific routes, potentially leaving some veterans with limited options for getting to their necessary medical care.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands eligibility for urbanized area formula grants to include public transportation that services Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities.
This provision opens up a new federal funding stream specifically for public transit routes that benefit veterans accessing healthcare.
PROVISION 02
Requires recipients of these funds to certify annually that the money will be used for public transportation serving VA medical facilities.
This ensures accountability and that the funds are used for their intended purpose of connecting veterans to care.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a penalty where the Secretary of Transportation can suspend grant assistance if a recipient fails to provide the certified transportation.
This creates a strong incentive for transit agencies to follow through on their commitments and use the funds as intended.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSNOV 8
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
NOV 7
Introduced in House
NOV 7
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5957
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 7, 2025
Last actionNov 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 7, 2025
House BillHR 5957Transportation and Public Works
Connecting Veterans to Care Act of 2025
INTRODUCED NOV 7, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
0
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