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H.R. 1364 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
8 members · Left 1 · Center 3 · Right 4 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Barrett, Tom (R-MI) (Introduced 02/14/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.50 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 8 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 05/20/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/14/2025)
Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 or the ASSIST Act of 2025
This bill expands the definition of medical services for purposes of veterans’ benefits to include additional medically necessary automobile adaptations. Under the bill, the Department of Veterans Affairs may provide funding for ramp and kneeling systems, lowered floors, mobility device lifts, non-articulating trailers, and ingress or egress accessibility modifications.
119 HR 1364 EH: ASSIST Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1364
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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 medical services.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 or the ASSIST Act of 2025 .
2.Clarification regarding inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of medical servicesSection 1701(6)(I) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (I)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..
3.Extension of certain limits on payments of pensionSection 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2031 and inserting September 30, 2032. Passed the House of Representatives May 19, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1364 IH: Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1364IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 14, 2025Mr. Barrett (for himself and Ms. Goodlander) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to provide clarification regarding the inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of medical services.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 or the ASSIST Act of 2025 .2.Clarification regarding inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of medical servicesSection 1701(6)(I) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:(I)The provision of any medically necessary automobile adaptations, including—(i)ramp and kneeling systems;(ii)raised doors or lowered floors;(iii)raised roofs;(iv)air conditioning;(v)mobility device lifts;(vi)non-articulating trailers;(vii)ingress or egress accessibility modifications; and(viii)wheelchair tiedowns..
119 HR 1364 : Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1364IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 20, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo amend title 38, United States Code, to provide clarification regarding the inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of medical services.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 or the ASSIST Act of 2025 .2.Clarification regarding inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of medical servicesSection 1701(6)(I) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:(I)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..3.Extension of certain limits on payments of pensionSection 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2031 and inserting September 30, 2032. Passed the House of Representatives May 19, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1364 RH: ASSIST Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 69119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1364[Report No. 119–96]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 14, 2025Mr. Barrett (for himself and Ms. Goodlander) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsMay 15, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Crenshaw, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Valadao, Ms. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Crow, and Mr. VindmanMay 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 14, 2025A BILLTo amend title 38, United States Code, to provide clarification regarding the inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of medical services.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 or the ASSIST Act of 2025 .2.Clarification regarding inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in Department of Veterans Affairs definition of medical servicesSection 1701(6)(I) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:(I)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..3.Extension of certain limits on payments of pensionSection 5503(d)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking November 30, 2031 and inserting September 30, 2032. May 15, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/14/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 03/11/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. |
| 03/11/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 04/09/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 04/09/2025 | House committee actions | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 05/06/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 05/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-96. |
| 05/15/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-96. |
| 05/15/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 69. |
| 05/19/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 05/19/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2132-2133) |
| 05/19/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1364. |
| 05/19/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2132) |
| 05/19/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2132) |
| 05/19/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 05/20/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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 "medical services". |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | ASSIST Act of 2025 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | ASSIST Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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 "medical services". |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 05/20/2025 Referred To |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 05/15/2025 Reported By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 05/06/2025 Markup By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 02/14/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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