S. 1726: ASSIST Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 8 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-18 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-13):
Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 or the ASSIST Act of 2025
This bill expands the definition of medical services for purposes of veterans’ benefits to include additional medically necessary automobile adaptations. Under the bill, the Department of Veterans Affairs may provide funding for the following medically necessary automobile adaptations for driver or passenger use: ramp and kneeling systems, lowered floors, occupied and unoccupied mobility lifts, ingress or egress accessibility modifications, and adapted seating.
The bill also extends the limitation on pension amounts for certain hospitalized or institutionalized veterans through September 30, 2032.
Cosponsors (8)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI 2025-07-28 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH 2025-09-03 |
| Jim Banks | R IN 2025-09-10 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN 2025-09-16 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT 2026-02-02 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME 2026-02-25 |
| Mike Rounds | R SD 2026-03-04 |
| Elissa Slotkin | D MI 2026-04-22 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1726 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1726?
S. 1726 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: ASSIST Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1726 are available on congress.gov.
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