119 HR 1364 RH: ASSIST Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IBUnion Calendar No. 69119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1364[Report No. 119–96]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 14, 2025Mr. Barrett (for himself and Ms. Goodlander) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsMay 15, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Crenshaw, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Valadao, Ms. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Crow, and Mr. VindmanMay 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 14, 2025A BILLTo 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.

May 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed