ASSIST Act of 2025

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1726 ASSIST Act of 2025 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.

6/10/2025, 10:00 PM

Summary of Bill S 1726

This bill, introduced in the 119th Congress as S. 1726, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to specify that the Department of Veterans Affairs' definition of "medical services" encompasses essential automobile adaptations.

Congressional Summary of S 1726

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 the following medically necessary automobile adaptations for driver or passenger use: ramp and kneeling systems, lowered floors, occupied and unoccupied mobility lifts, ingress or egress accessibility modifications, and adapted seating.

The bill also extends the limitation on pension amounts for certain hospitalized or institutionalized veterans through September 30, 2032.

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Current Status of Bill S 1726

Bill S 1726 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2025. Bill S 1726 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 13, 2025. Bill S 1726's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 13, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1726

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1726

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1726

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify that the Department of Veterans Affairs definition of "medical services" includes medically necessary automobile adaptations, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1726

Tommy Tuberville

AlabamaRepublican

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