What does Preamble of Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To extend and modify the transportation grant program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act.

What does EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT PROGRAM OF of Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act do?

This section amends Section 307 of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010. It expands eligibility for transportation grants to include Tribal organizations and Native Hawaiian organizations. The language regarding recipients of grants is modified to 'recipient of'. The maximum grant amount is generally capped at $50,000, but can be increased by up to 50% for counties with more than five off-road communities. Paragraphs are redesignated and new definitions for 'Native Hawaiian organization' and 'Tribal organization' are added, referencing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, respectively. Funding for the program is extended from fiscal years 2010 through 2022 to fiscal years 2025 through 2029, with funding levels determined by 'such sums as may be necessary'.

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Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act

Last updated: 7/30/2025 · Introduced: 3/4/2025

Author: Kevin Cramer (R-ND)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill extends funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs' transportation grant program through fiscal years 2025-2029.
It expands grant eligibility to include Tribal and Native Hawaiian organizations.
The bill increases the maximum grant amount to $75,000 for counties with more than five off-road communities.

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