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Clarifies that the Department of Veterans Affairs’ definition of “medically necessary automobile adaptations” explicitly includes a set of common vehicle modifications (for drivers or passengers) such as ramps, raised roofs, mobility lifts, air conditioning, wheelchair tiedowns, adapted seating, and ingress/egress changes. It also delays by about 10 months a statutory deadline that affects a limit on certain VA pension-related payments, moving the date from November 30, 2031 to September 30, 2032. The bill does not specify funding or an effective date.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2132)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced February 14, 2025 by Tom Barrett · Last progress May 20, 2025
ASSIST Act of 2025