Urges Congress and Department of Veterans Affairs not to reduce funding for ambulance services for veterans.

This New Jersey Senate Resolution (SR 13) urges Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs to maintain current federal payments for ambulance services used by veterans. It states that reducing reimbursements would force veterans to pay $400-$600 per ambulance ride (the average cost in New Jersey), risk service cuts in rural areas with hospital closures, and shift costs to states. The resolution specifically notes that 338,012 veterans in New Jersey rely on these free services, emphasizing that federal funding ensures access to emergency medical transportation. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change funding but formally requests federal action.