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A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a form for reimbursement of certain travel expenses by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
3/27/2025, 3:18 AM
Summary of Bill S 812
Bill 119 s 812, also known as the "Veterans Travel Reimbursement Expansion Act," aims to make it easier for veterans to obtain a physical copy of a form for reimbursement of certain travel expenses. The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that veterans have the option to receive this form by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The purpose of this legislation is to streamline the process for veterans seeking reimbursement for travel expenses related to their medical care. By providing veterans with the option to receive a physical copy of the reimbursement form, the bill aims to make it more convenient for veterans to access the benefits they are entitled to.
Overall, the bill seeks to improve the experience of veterans seeking reimbursement for travel expenses and ensure that they have easy access to the necessary forms. It is a bipartisan effort to support and honor the service of our nation's veterans.
The purpose of this legislation is to streamline the process for veterans seeking reimbursement for travel expenses related to their medical care. By providing veterans with the option to receive a physical copy of the reimbursement form, the bill aims to make it more convenient for veterans to access the benefits they are entitled to.
Overall, the bill seeks to improve the experience of veterans seeking reimbursement for travel expenses and ensure that they have easy access to the necessary forms. It is a bipartisan effort to support and honor the service of our nation's veterans.
Congressional Summary of S 812
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that a veteran may obtain a physical copy of the form needed for travel reimbursements at any VA medical facility or, upon request, by mail. The VA must also ensure a veteran may submit the form to any VA medical facility in person or by mail. Such medical facilities must evaluate the form and process any claim associated with the form.
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Current Status of Bill S 812
Bill S 812 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2025. Bill S 812 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 3, 2025. Bill S 812's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 812
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 812
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 812
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a form for reimbursement of certain travel expenses by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a form for reimbursement of certain travel expenses by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 812
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