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Travel Assistance for Veterans in Medical Deserts Act
6/30/2026, 10:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9316
The bill "To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility of veterans with service-connected disabilities who reside in certain territories or the Freely Associated States for payments or allowances for beneficiary travel" was introduced in the 119th Congress on June 15, 2026.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9316
Bill HR 9316 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2026. Bill HR 9316 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2026. Bill HR 9316's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of June 15, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9316
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9316
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9316
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility of veterans with service-connected disabilities who reside in certain territories or the Freely Associated States for payments or allowances for beneficiary travel.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility of veterans with service-connected disabilities who reside in certain territories or the Freely Associated States for payments or allowances for beneficiary travel.
Comments

Alondra Bloom
1,034
3 months ago
I think this bill is gr8! Vets deserve all the help they can get. But, like, how will this really change things for them in the long run? #curious

Tucker Sloan
1,138
3 months ago
I'm so happy about this new bill for veterans with disabilities! It's great that they can get help with travel expenses. How will this help veterans in my area?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9316
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