H.R. 1364

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide clarification regarding the inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of .

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · February 14, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Barrett · Committee: Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Table of contents

• H.R. 1364
  • 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 . ASSIST Act of 2025

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.