S. 850
IntroducedHighly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Extension Act
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8/7/2020 • House
Summary
Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Extension Act
This bill makes permanent the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program that provides transportation for individuals traveling to and from VA facilities for vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, examination, treatment, or care. The VA must develop a national protocol for the administration of medical examinations for volunteer drivers to participate in the transportation program.
The bill also reauthorizes through FY2021 a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in highly rural areas.
Passed Senate • 7/30/2020
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Bill Journey
Originated in the Senate
Introduced
March 14, 2019
Committee Review
May 22, 2019
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-179.
Floor Debate
July 30, 2020
Passed Chamber
Other Chamber
August 4, 2020
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Related Bills (5)
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act
H.R. 8319
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act