GAMES Act
Veterans: Expanding Access to Adaptive Sports Programs
The GAMES Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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Key Points
- This bill changes the rules for a military program that helps veterans stay active through sports. Currently, veterans can only join these specific programs during their first year after leaving the service.
- The new rule would remove that one-year deadline. This means veterans could sign up for these adaptive sports programs at any time, no matter how long ago they left the military.
- Adaptive sports are modified for people with injuries or disabilities. These programs are important because they help veterans improve their physical health and mental well-being while building a community with other former service members.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
GAMES Act
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