HEAL Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 5277 HEAL 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.

10/4/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5277

The bill titled "To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the payments or allowances that individuals, including veterans service organizations, receive for transportation of veterans to or from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress with the designation H.R. 5277 on September 10, 2025.

Congressional Summary of HR 5277

Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts Act or the HEAL Act

This bill modifies the administration of the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) beneficiary travel benefit available to individuals traveling for vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, or for examination, treatment, or care.

The bill increases the mileage reimbursement rate for beneficiary travel to or from VA facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, or for the purpose of examination, treatment or care. Specifically, the bill raises the rate from 41.5 cents per mile to the rate for a privately owned automobile when no government vehicle is available (currently 70 cents per mile).

The bill prohibits the VA from requiring a deductible for beneficiary travel for examination, treatment, or care.

The bill also provides that veterans service organizations and veterans service agencies that provide transportation for examinations, treatment, or care to veterans may be allowed expenses of travel upon the same basis as such veteran beneficiaries.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5277

Bill HR 5277 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 10, 2025. Bill HR 5277 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 10, 2025. Bill HR 5277's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 22, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5277

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5277

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the payments or allowances that individuals, including veterans service organizations, receive for transportation of veterans to or from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.