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Veterans SPORT Act

USA119th CongressHR-1971| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2025
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to expand the scope of medical services available to eligible veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs. It specifically amends title 38, United States Code, to explicitly include adaptive prostheses and terminal devices within the definition of covered artificial limbs. These specialized devices are intended for use in sports and other recreational activities , ensuring that veterans have access to the necessary equipment to participate. The legislation aims to enhance veterans' physical rehabilitation, well-being, and engagement in recreational pursuits by mandating coverage for these essential items.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9478
Veterans SPORT Act
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 18, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3138
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9478
    Veterans SPORT Act


  • March 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 25, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 18, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3138
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-3138: Veterans SPORT Act
AthletesHealth technology, devices, suppliesOutdoor recreationVeterans' medical care

Veterans SPORT Act

USA119th CongressHR-1971| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2025
This bill proposes to expand the scope of medical services available to eligible veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs. It specifically amends title 38, United States Code, to explicitly include adaptive prostheses and terminal devices within the definition of covered artificial limbs. These specialized devices are intended for use in sports and other recreational activities , ensuring that veterans have access to the necessary equipment to participate. The legislation aims to enhance veterans' physical rehabilitation, well-being, and engagement in recreational pursuits by mandating coverage for these essential items.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9478
Veterans SPORT Act
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 18, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3138
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9478
    Veterans SPORT Act


  • March 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 25, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 18, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3138
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-3138: Veterans SPORT Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AthletesHealth technology, devices, suppliesOutdoor recreationVeterans' medical care