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ASSIST Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1726| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Tommy Tuberville

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Senator

Alabama

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill clarifies that the Department of Veterans Affairs' definition of medical services includes medically necessary automobile adaptations for veterans, covering both driver and passenger use. It explicitly amends title 38, United States Code, to ensure these modifications are covered. The legislation details various adaptations, such as ramp and kneeling systems, raised roofs, mobility lifts, and wheelchair tiedowns, to enhance accessibility for veterans. These provisions aim to provide comprehensive support for veterans' transportation needs. Additionally, the bill extends the expiration date for certain limits on pension payments from November 30, 2031, to September 30, 2032 .
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3704
ASSIST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1774
ASSIST Act
May 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3704
    ASSIST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1774
    ASSIST Act


  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 18, 2026
    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

  • HR 119-1364: Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025

ASSIST Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1726| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
This bill clarifies that the Department of Veterans Affairs' definition of medical services includes medically necessary automobile adaptations for veterans, covering both driver and passenger use. It explicitly amends title 38, United States Code, to ensure these modifications are covered. The legislation details various adaptations, such as ramp and kneeling systems, raised roofs, mobility lifts, and wheelchair tiedowns, to enhance accessibility for veterans. These provisions aim to provide comprehensive support for veterans' transportation needs. Additionally, the bill extends the expiration date for certain limits on pension payments from November 30, 2031, to September 30, 2032 .
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3704
ASSIST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1774
ASSIST Act
May 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3704
    ASSIST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1774
    ASSIST Act


  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Tommy Tuberville

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Senator

Alabama

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1364: Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted