Congress·Reported·S. 1726

VA Health Coverage: Medically Necessary Vehicle Modifications for Veterans

ASSIST Act of 2025

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No legislative action in over 90 days.

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The bill says the Veterans Affairs Department should treat needed vehicle changes as a covered “medical service,” not an extra.
It lists examples of covered upgrades like ramps, mobility lifts, lowered floors, wheelchair tie-downs, and adapted seating.
If it becomes law, some veterans with disabilities could have an easier time getting VA help paying for car or van modifications needed to travel safely.
The bill also extends a separate VA pension payment limit date to September 30, 2032.

VeteransHealthcareDisability Rights

3 milestones3 actions

Mar 18, 2026Senate

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

May 13, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

May 13, 2025

Introduced in Senate

1 bill

Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025

May 20 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

ASSIST Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 1726

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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D: 3R: 3I: 1

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