Union Calendar No. 69

119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1364

[Report No. 119–96]


To 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”.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 14, 2025

Mr. Barrett (for himself and Ms. Goodlander) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

May 15, 2025

Additional sponsors: Mr. Crenshaw, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Valadao, Ms. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Crow, and Mr. Vindman

May 15, 2025

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

[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic]

[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 14, 2025]

A BILL

To 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”.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. 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” .

SEC. 2. 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.”.

SEC. 3. 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”.

Union Calendar No. 69
119th CONGRESS
     1st Session
H. R. 1364
[Report No. 119–96]
A BILL
To 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”.
May 15, 2025
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed