Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025

United States119th CongressHR-1364House of Representatives
Updated: May 20, 2025

Summary

This bill clarifies the definition of "medical services" provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to explicitly include medically necessary automobile adaptations for veterans. These adaptations are designed to support both driver and passenger use, ensuring that veterans with disabilities have access to essential modifications for safe and accessible transportation. By including these provisions, the bill aims to enhance the mobility and independence of eligible veterans. The legislation specifies a comprehensive list of covered adaptations, such as ramp and kneeling systems raised doors or lowered floors raised roofs air conditioning occupied and unoccupied mobility lifts ingress or egress accessibility modifications wheelchair tiedowns adapted seating . In addition to these automotive provisions, the bill also extends the expiration date for certain limits on pension payments, shifting it from November 30, 2031, to September 30, 2032 , thereby prolonging the applicability of those financial regulations.

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  1. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2132)

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2132)

    House of Representatives

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Senate