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IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1364IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 20, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo amend title 38, United States Code, to provide clarification regarding the inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of medical services.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 or the ASSIST Act of 2025 .

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Clarification regarding inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of medical services

Section 1701(6)(I) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:(I)The provision of any medically necessary automobile adaptations for driver or passenger use, including—(i)ramp and kneeling systems;(ii)raised doors or lowered floors;(iii)raised roofs;(iv)air conditioning;(v)occupied and unoccupied mobility lifts;(vi)ingress or egress accessibility modifications; (vii)wheelchair tiedowns; and(viii)adapted seating..

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Extension of certain limits on payments of pension

Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2031 and inserting September 30, 2032.

Passed the House of Representatives May 19, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.