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Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act

USA119th CongressS-827| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2025
Kevin Cramer

Kevin Cramer

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (4)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill extends and modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs' transportation grant program, which facilitates veterans' access to healthcare services. It authorizes funding for the program for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, ensuring its continuation. A primary change is the expansion of eligible grant recipients to include Tribal organizations and Native Hawaiian organizations , broadening the program's reach to diverse veteran communities. The bill also adjusts the maximum grant amounts, allowing for an increase of up to 50 percent for counties with more than five communities that are off the road system, addressing unique rural transportation challenges. These provisions aim to enhance support for veterans, particularly those in rural and underserved areas, by improving their access to necessary medical care through extended and more inclusive transportation assistance.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3768
Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3768
    Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act


  • March 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Armed Forces and National Security

Alaska Natives and HawaiiansSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTransportation costsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition

Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act

USA119th CongressS-827| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2025
This bill extends and modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs' transportation grant program, which facilitates veterans' access to healthcare services. It authorizes funding for the program for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, ensuring its continuation. A primary change is the expansion of eligible grant recipients to include Tribal organizations and Native Hawaiian organizations , broadening the program's reach to diverse veteran communities. The bill also adjusts the maximum grant amounts, allowing for an increase of up to 50 percent for counties with more than five communities that are off the road system, addressing unique rural transportation challenges. These provisions aim to enhance support for veterans, particularly those in rural and underserved areas, by improving their access to necessary medical care through extended and more inclusive transportation assistance.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3768
Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
May 21, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3768
    Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act


  • March 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • May 21, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Kevin Cramer

Kevin Cramer

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (4)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTransportation costsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition