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VA Emergency Transportation Act

USA119th CongressHR-9212| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
Mark Alford

Mark Alford

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (2)
Young Kim (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to amend title 38, United States Code, to broaden the scope of reimbursement for veterans' emergency medical care. It primarily modifies Section 1725 by replacing the term "emergency treatment" with the more inclusive phrase "emergency services" throughout the statute, signifying an expansion of covered benefits. A key provision of the bill is the explicit definition of "emergency services" to include both emergency treatment and "emergency transportation." This newly defined "emergency transportation" specifically covers the conveyance of a veteran by ambulance or air ambulance, when provided by a non-Department provider. Reimbursement would be authorized for such transportation under two distinct scenarios: to a facility for the purpose of receiving emergency treatment; or from a non-Department facility, where emergency treatment was initially received, to a Department or other Federal facility. These amendments are designed to ensure that veterans receive financial coverage not only for the medical care itself but also for the essential costs of emergency transport, particularly when transitioning to a Federal healthcare system facility.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3350
VA Emergency Transportation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3400
VA Emergency Transportation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1774
VA Emergency Transportation Act
Jun 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 23, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3350
    VA Emergency Transportation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3400
    VA Emergency Transportation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1774
    VA Emergency Transportation Act


  • June 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 23, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

VA Emergency Transportation Act

USA119th CongressHR-9212| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
This bill seeks to amend title 38, United States Code, to broaden the scope of reimbursement for veterans' emergency medical care. It primarily modifies Section 1725 by replacing the term "emergency treatment" with the more inclusive phrase "emergency services" throughout the statute, signifying an expansion of covered benefits. A key provision of the bill is the explicit definition of "emergency services" to include both emergency treatment and "emergency transportation." This newly defined "emergency transportation" specifically covers the conveyance of a veteran by ambulance or air ambulance, when provided by a non-Department provider. Reimbursement would be authorized for such transportation under two distinct scenarios: to a facility for the purpose of receiving emergency treatment; or from a non-Department facility, where emergency treatment was initially received, to a Department or other Federal facility. These amendments are designed to ensure that veterans receive financial coverage not only for the medical care itself but also for the essential costs of emergency transport, particularly when transitioning to a Federal healthcare system facility.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3350
VA Emergency Transportation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3400
VA Emergency Transportation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1774
VA Emergency Transportation Act
Jun 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 23, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3350
    VA Emergency Transportation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3400
    VA Emergency Transportation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1774
    VA Emergency Transportation Act


  • June 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 23, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mark Alford

Mark Alford

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (2)
Young Kim (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted