S. 784: Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act
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 | 2025-02-27 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-21 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-19 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-27):
Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act
This bill expands and makes permanent the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grant program that provides transportation options to veterans for medical purposes.
First, the bill expands the program to cover transportation for veterans in rural areas, in addition to veterans in highly rural areas (who are already eligible under the program).
The bill also authorizes the VA to award such grants to county veterans service organizations and tribal organizations to assist veterans with transportation for medical care.
Further, the bill increases the maximum grant amount to $60,000. However, if a grant recipient is required to purchase a vehicle to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, such grant amount may be increased to not more than $80,000.
Finally, the bill defines rural and highly rural in the same manner as the terms are given under the Rural-Urban Commuting Areas (RUCA) coding system of the Department of Agriculture. RUCA uses population density and commuting patterns to assign designations.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Susan M. Collins | R ME (original cosponsor) 2025-02-27 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA 2025-05-12 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV 2026-03-18 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 784 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 784?
S. 784 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 784 are available on congress.gov.
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