The Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act expands an existing Department of Veterans Affairs grant program to help veterans in rural and highly rural areas access medical care through improved transportation options. The bill modifies the program to include tribal organizations as eligible grant recipients, increases the maximum grant amount from the previous level to $60,000 per recipient, and allows grants up to $80,000 for those needing to purchase vehicles that comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. The legislation defines rural and highly rural areas using the Department of Agriculture's Rural-Urban Commuting Areas coding system to ensure consistent eligibility standards. Rather than limiting funding to specific fiscal years, the bill authorizes open-ended appropriations by stating that "such sums as may be necessary" will be available to support the expanded program.
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