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Veterans SPORT Act

USA119th CongressS-3138| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal, known as the Veterans SPORT Act, aims to broaden the scope of medical services offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs to eligible veterans. It amends section 1701 of title 38, United States Code, to explicitly include specialized equipment within the definition of artificial limbs. Specifically, the bill mandates the provision of adaptive prostheses and terminal devices designed for sports and other recreational activities. By expanding the types of prosthetics covered, this legislation ensures that veterans with limb loss can receive the necessary equipment to engage in physical and recreational pursuits. This support is intended to enhance their overall well-being and quality of life.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1971
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Nov 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 6, 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.
  • March 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1971
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • November 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 6, 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 119-1971: Veterans SPORT Act

Veterans SPORT Act

USA119th CongressS-3138| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
This legislative proposal, known as the Veterans SPORT Act, aims to broaden the scope of medical services offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs to eligible veterans. It amends section 1701 of title 38, United States Code, to explicitly include specialized equipment within the definition of artificial limbs. Specifically, the bill mandates the provision of adaptive prostheses and terminal devices designed for sports and other recreational activities. By expanding the types of prosthetics covered, this legislation ensures that veterans with limb loss can receive the necessary equipment to engage in physical and recreational pursuits. This support is intended to enhance their overall well-being and quality of life.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1971
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Nov 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 6, 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.
  • March 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1971
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • November 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 6, 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.
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1971: Veterans SPORT Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted