What does Preamble of VA Emergency Transportation Act do?

This bill aims to amend title 38, United States Code. The stated purpose is to reimburse veterans for the cost of emergency medical transportation to a Federal facility. The bill is introduced by Mr. Alford, Mrs. Kim, and Mr. Neguse.

What does SHORT TITLE. of VA Emergency Transportation Act do?

This bill is formally titled the VA Emergency Transportation Act.

What does REIMBURSEMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION TO A FEDERAL of VA Emergency Transportation Act do?

This section amends Section 1725 of Title 38, United States Code, related to reimbursement for emergency medical transportation to a federal facility. The amendments primarily replace instances of 'emergency treatment' with 'emergency services' throughout the section. The text removes the phrase 'in a non-Department facility' in several instances. Subsection (h) is redesignated, and new paragraphs (1) and (2) are added defining 'emergency services' and 'emergency transportation'. The definition of 'emergency treatment' in Section 1728(c) is updated to reference Section 1725(h). The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 17 of Title 38 is amended to reflect the change from 'emergency treatment' to 'emergency services'.

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VA Emergency Transportation Act

Last updated: 6/9/2026 · Introduced: 6/9/2026

Author: Mark Alford (R-MO)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends existing law to allow veterans to be reimbursed for emergency medical transportation to a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility.
It redefines 'emergency services' and 'emergency transportation' to clarify the scope of reimbursable services.
The bill updates references to 'emergency treatment' throughout Title 38 of the United States Code to align with the new definition of 'emergency services'.

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