This bill expands the Department of Veterans Affairs grant program that helps veterans in rural and highly rural areas access medical care through transportation services. The legislation increases the maximum grant amount from $60,000 to $80,000 for organizations that need to purchase vehicles to meet disability access requirements, and it broadens eligibility to include county veterans service organizations and tribal organizations in addition to state agencies. The bill removes the previous funding cap and authorizes whatever funding is necessary to support the program going forward, replacing the old limit of $3 million annually. The legislation affects rural veterans who struggle to reach VA medical facilities due to distance and limited transportation options, as well as the local organizations that serve them.
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