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Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act
7/31/2025, 11:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 827
Bill 119 s 827, also known as the Transportation Grant Program Extension and Modification Act, aims to extend and modify the transportation grant program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill seeks to provide transportation assistance to veterans who require help getting to and from their medical appointments.
The transportation grant program currently provides funding for organizations that offer transportation services to veterans in need. This bill proposes to extend the program's authorization for an additional period of time, ensuring that veterans continue to receive the necessary transportation assistance.
In addition to extending the program, the bill also includes modifications to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the transportation grant program. These modifications may include changes to eligibility criteria, funding allocation, and reporting requirements. Overall, Bill 119 s 827 aims to support veterans by ensuring they have access to reliable transportation to their medical appointments. By extending and modifying the transportation grant program, the Department of Veterans Affairs can better serve those who have served our country.
The transportation grant program currently provides funding for organizations that offer transportation services to veterans in need. This bill proposes to extend the program's authorization for an additional period of time, ensuring that veterans continue to receive the necessary transportation assistance.
In addition to extending the program, the bill also includes modifications to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the transportation grant program. These modifications may include changes to eligibility criteria, funding allocation, and reporting requirements. Overall, Bill 119 s 827 aims to support veterans by ensuring they have access to reliable transportation to their medical appointments. By extending and modifying the transportation grant program, the Department of Veterans Affairs can better serve those who have served our country.
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Current Status of Bill S 827
Bill S 827 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2025. Bill S 827 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 4, 2025. Bill S 827's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. as of July 30, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 827
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
3Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 827
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 827
A bill to extend and modify the transportation grant program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
A bill to extend and modify the transportation grant program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Comments

Freyja Barbee
449
9 months ago
I don't like this bill. It's gonna mess things up for me.

Mordechai Shore
429
4 months ago
This bill helps rural veterans. It's a great step forward for our country.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 827
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