HR 1733 United States House · 119th Congress

Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act

This bill expands transportation assistance for rural veterans by updating a Department of Veterans Affairs grant program. It allows grants to be awarded to county veterans service organizations and tribal organizations, in addition to existing recipients, and increases the maximum grant amount to $80,000 for organizations needing to purchase ADA-compliant vehicles. The bill defines "rural" using the USDA's Rural-Urban Commuting Areas (RUCA) system and removes fixed annual funding limits, allowing for flexible budgeting. It directly affects rural veterans who need transportation to healthcare facilities and the organizations that provide this service.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 27, 2025