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Bill117th CongressFiled May 18, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 3304

CARS for Vets Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 29, 2022)

Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act or the AUTO for Veterans Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide (or assist in providing) an eligible veteran or service member with an additional automobile or other conveyance under the VA automobile allowance and adaptive equipment program. Currently, a veteran or service member with a specified service-connected disability or impairment may not receive more than one automobile or other conveyance under the program.

The bill authorizes the additional benefit for such veterans and service members (1) if more than 25 years have passed since the person last received such benefit, or (2) beginning on the day that is 10 years after the enactment of this bill if more than 10 years have elapsed since the person most recently received such benefit.

The bill also includes certain vehicle modifications (e.g., van lifts) under the definition of medical services for VA health care purposes.

Additionally, the bill extends from January 14, 2031, to May 16, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program.

What just happenedOct 11, 2022

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7](D-TX)Sponsor
7 cosponsors7 D
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  1. Oct 11, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Sep 29, 2022FloorH37300

    Pursuant to section 10 of H. Res. 1396, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1638, as amended; H.R. 3304, as amended; H.R. 4081, as amended; H.R. 4821, as amended; H.R. 6889, as amended; H.R. 6967, as amended; H.R. 8163, as amended; H.R. 8510, as amended; H.R. 8681, as amended; H.R. 8875, as amended; H.R. 8956; S. 1198; and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5641. (text: CR H8180)

  3. Sep 29, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 10 of H. Res. 1396, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1638, as amended; H.R. 3304, as amended; H.R. 4081, as amended; H.R. 4821, as amended; H.R. 6889, as amended; H.R. 6967, as amended; H.R. 8163, as amended; H.R. 8510, as amended; H.R. 8681, as amended; H.R. 8875, as amended; H.R. 8956; S. 1198; and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5641.

  4. Sep 29, 2022FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1396, proceedings on H.R. 3304 are considered vacated.

  5. Sep 28, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  6. Sep 28, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3304.

  7. Sep 28, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8180-8181)

  8. Sep 28, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Sep 21, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  10. Sep 21, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Sep 20, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Aug 2, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  13. May 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  14. May 18, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. May 18, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 29, 202253

Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act or the AUTO for Veterans Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide (or assist in providing) an eligible veteran or service member with an additional automobile or other conveyance under the VA automobile allowance and adaptive equipment program. Currently, a veteran or service member with a specified service-connected disability or impairment may not receive more than one automobile or other conveyance under the program.

The bill authorizes the additional benefit for such veterans and service members (1) if more than 25 years have passed since the person last received such benefit, or (2) beginning on the day that is 10 years after the enactment of this bill if more than 10 years have elapsed since the person most recently received such benefit.

The bill also includes certain vehicle modifications (e.g., van lifts) under the definition of medical services for VA health care purposes.

Additionally, the bill extends from January 14, 2031, to May 16, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program.

Introduced in HouseMay 18, 2021

Care Access Resources for Veterans Act or the CARS for Vets Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide (or assist in providing) an eligible veteran or service member with an additional automobile or other conveyance under the VA automobile allowance and adaptive equipment program. Currently, a veteran or service member with a specified service-connected disability or impairment may not receive more than one automobile or other conveyance under the program.

The bill authorizes the additional benefit for such veterans and service members if 10 years have passed since the person last received such benefit.

The bill also includes certain vehicle modifications (e.g., van lifts) under the definition of medical services for VA health care purposes.

CARS for Vets Act — Informed