The Rural Vital Emergency Transportation Services (VETS) Act

3/13/2024, 3:31 AM

Summary of Bill S 2263

The Rural Vital Emergency Transportation Services (VETS) Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2263, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the lack of access to emergency medical transportation services in rural areas.

The VETS Act aims to improve emergency medical transportation services in rural communities by providing funding for the purchase of ambulances, medical equipment, and training for emergency medical personnel. The bill also seeks to increase coordination between emergency medical services providers and hospitals in rural areas to ensure timely and efficient transportation of patients in need of emergency care.

Additionally, the VETS Act includes provisions to incentivize healthcare providers to work in rural areas by offering loan forgiveness programs and other financial incentives. This is intended to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in rural communities and improve access to emergency medical care for residents. Overall, the Rural Vital Emergency Transportation Services (VETS) Act is a bipartisan effort to improve access to emergency medical transportation services in rural areas and ensure that residents in these communities receive timely and quality care in times of need.

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Current Status of Bill S 2263

Bill S 2263 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 12, 2023. Bill S 2263 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 12, 2023.  Bill S 2263's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of July 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2263

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2263

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2263

The Rural Vital Emergency Transportation Services (VETS) ActThe Rural Vital Emergency Transportation Services (VETS) ActA 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2263

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Dan Sullivan
Alaska(Republican)

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