Senate Bill 2263 - The Rural Vital Emergency Transportation Services (VETS) Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-07-12

Recent Activity

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Alternative Names

The Rural Vital Emergency Transportation Services (VETS) Act

The Rural Vital Emergency Transportation Services (VETS) Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse the cost of transportation by ambulance for highly rural veterans seeking care under the laws administered by the Secretary, regardless of whether such veteran qualifies for payments or allowances for beneficiary travel.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

Cosponsors and Supporters

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Committees and Subcommittees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

The Rural Vital Emergency Transportation Services (VETS) Act

3/13/2024, 3:31 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Congress
118
Number
S - 2263
Introduced on
2023-07-12
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/12/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse the cost of transportation by ambulance for highly rural veterans seeking care under the laws administered by the Secretary, regardless of whether such veteran qualifies for payments or allowances for beneficiary travel.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action7/12/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.