AUTO for Veterans Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 5761 AUTO for Veterans Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/10/2022, 11:25 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5761

Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act or the AUTO for Veterans Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide (or assist in providing) an eligible veteran or service member with an additional automobile or other conveyance under the VA automobile allowance and adaptive equipment program. Currently, a veteran or service member with a specified service-connected disability or impairment may not receive more than one automobile or other conveyance under the program.

The bill authorizes the additional benefit for such veterans and service members if 10 years have passed since the person last received such benefit.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5761

Bill HR 5761 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2020. Bill HR 5761 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2020. Bill HR 5761's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. as of February 7, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5761

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5761

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Disability and paralysis

- Disability assistance

- Motor vehicles

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5761

AUTO for Veterans Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide or assist in providing an additional vehicle adapted for operation by disabled individuals to certain eligible persons.

AUTO for Veterans Act

Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act