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Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025
6/17/2025, 8:36 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1364
The bill seeks to ensure that veterans who require automobile adaptations for medical reasons are able to receive these services through the VA. This includes modifications such as hand controls, wheelchair lifts, and other necessary adaptations to allow veterans with disabilities to safely operate a vehicle.
By including these adaptations as part of the VA's definition of medical services, veterans will have better access to the support they need to maintain their independence and quality of life. This bill is important in recognizing the unique needs of veterans with disabilities and ensuring they have the resources necessary to live full and active lives. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1364 is a crucial step in providing clarity and support for veterans who require medically necessary automobile adaptations, and it highlights the importance of ensuring that all veterans have access to the care and services they need to thrive.
Congressional Summary of HR 1364
Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 or the ASSIST Act of 2025
This bill expands the definition of medical services for purposes of veterans’ benefits to include additional medically necessary automobile adaptations. Under the bill, the Department of Veterans Affairs may provide funding for ramp and kneeling systems, lowered floors, mobility device lifts, non-articulating trailers, and ingress or egress accessibility modifications.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1364
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1364
Total Number of Sponsors
25Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
25Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
23Democrat Cosponsors
11Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1364
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1364
Comments

Cesar Shields
9 months ago
This bill is really making me sad. It's not fair that some people might not get the help they need for their cars. It's important for everyone to have access to medical services, including things like car adaptations. I hope they can figure out a better solution for this.





