A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel in connection with certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of S 171

Authorizes payment under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiary travel program of travel expenses in connection with the medical examination, treatment, or care of a veteran with vision impairment, a spinal cord injury or disorder, or double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a VA special disabilities rehabilitation program, if such care is provided: (1) on an inpatient basis, or (2) while a veteran is provided temporary lodging at a VA facility in order to make such care more accessible.

Requires a report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees on the travel program.

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Current Status of Bill S 171

Bill S 171 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2015. Bill S 171 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on January 13, 2015. Bill S 171's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of January 13, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 171

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 171

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Disability and paralysis

- Hearing, speech, and vision care

- Neurological disorders

- Transportation costs

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 171

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel in connection with certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes.