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HR 1733119th CongressIntroduced
Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Veterans Affairs
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation expands the Department of Veterans Affairs' transportation grant program to cover both rural and highly rural areas using RUCA coding, authorizes funding for county and tribal organizations, increases maximum grants to $60,000 with $80,000 available for ADA-compliant vehicles, and provides indefinite funding authorization for veteran healthcare access.
Key Points
- 1Expands geographic eligibility to include all rural areas defined by USDA's RUCA system beyond previous highly rural limitations
- 2Authorizes county veterans service organizations and tribal entities to receive transportation grants alongside state agencies
- 3Increases maximum grant funding to $60,000 with additional $20,000 specifically for ADA-compliant vehicle purchases
Impact Areas
Veterans residing in rural and highly rural communities requiring healthcare accessCounty and tribal veterans service organizations administering transportation programsDepartment of Veterans Affairs healthcare system and grant administration processes
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