S. 1726

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · May 13, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Tuberville · Committee: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

Table of contents

• S. 1726
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Clarification regarding inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of
  • SEC. 3. Extension of certain limits on payments of pension

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the or the .

SEC. 2. Clarification regarding inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of

• Section 1701(6)(I) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
• Clarification regarding inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of
  • The provision of any medically necessary automobile adaptations for driver or passenger use, including—
    • (i) ramp and kneeling systems;
    • (ii) raised doors or lowered floors;
    • (iii) raised roofs;
    • (iv) air conditioning;
    • (v) occupied and unoccupied mobility lifts;
    • (vi) ingress or egress accessibility modifications;
    • (vii) wheelchair tiedowns; and
    • (viii) adapted seating.

SEC. 3. Extension of certain limits on payments of pension

• Section 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2031and inserting September 30, 2032.