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S 4922 United States Senate · 118th Congress

VA Transportation Programs Act of 2024

This bill extends the deadline for the VA's transportation program that helps veterans travel to and from Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. It amends existing law to change the expiration date from September 30, 2024, to September 30, 2029. The change directly affects veterans who rely on this VA transportation service for medical care. The key provision is simply prolonging the authorization period for this specific program without altering eligibility or funding levels.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends VA transportation program ensuring veterans' continued access to medical facilities, directly supporting healthcare access without altering funding or eligibility.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends VA transportation program deadline to 2029, maintaining veteran access to medical care via existing service without cuts or changes.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends VA transportation program deadline, ensuring continued access to medical care for veterans without changes to eligibility or funding.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Veteran Healthcare Veteran Education Veteran Benefits
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Aug 2024
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Introduced Aug 1, 2024 Last action Aug 1, 2024
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Aug 1, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Aug 1, 2024
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Jon Ossoff
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