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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 14, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
S. 850

Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Extension Act

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Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Extension Act

This bill makes permanent the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program that provides transportation for individuals traveling to and from VA facilities for vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, examination, treatment, or care. The VA must develop a national protocol for the administration of medical examinations for volunteer drivers to participate in the transportation program.

The bill also reauthorizes through FY2021 a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in highly rural areas.

What just happenedAug 7, 2020

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Aug 7, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Aug 7, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Aug 4, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Jul 30, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4648)

  5. Jul 30, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4648)

  6. Jul 30, 2020Floor

    The committee amendment as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4647)

  7. Jul 30, 2020Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4647-4648)

  8. Feb 5, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 413.

  9. Feb 5, 2020Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  10. Feb 5, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Jan 29, 2020Committee

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. May 22, 2019Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. Mar 14, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  14. Mar 14, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateJul 30, 202055

Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Extension Act

This bill makes permanent the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program that provides transportation for individuals traveling to and from VA facilities for vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, examination, treatment, or care. The VA must develop a national protocol for the administration of medical examinations for volunteer drivers to participate in the transportation program.

The bill also reauthorizes through FY2021 a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in highly rural areas.

Reported to SenateFeb 5, 202025

Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Extension Act

This bill makes permanent the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program that provides transportation for individuals traveling to and from VA facilities for vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, examination, treatment, or care. The VA must develop a national protocol for the administration of medical examinations for volunteer drivers to participate in the transportation program.

The bill also reauthorizes through FY2021 a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in highly rural areas.

Introduced in SenateMar 14, 2019

Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Extension Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2021 a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in highly rural areas.

Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Extension Act — Informed