S. 827, the Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act, extends and expands the Department of Veterans Affairs' transportation grant program that helps veterans—particularly those in remote rural areas—access healthcare services. The bill increases the maximum grant amount from its previous level to $50,000 per grant, with an additional 50 percent boost available for counties with more than five communities not accessible by road. The legislation also broadens eligibility to include tribal organizations and Native Hawaiian organizations as grant recipients, ensuring more rural and indigenous communities can participate in the program. Rather than limiting funding to specific annual amounts, the bill authorizes "such sums as may be necessary" for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, giving the VA flexibility to meet demand. Overall, the bill aims to improve healthcare access for rural and remote veterans who face significant transportation barriers.
Take Action
Your position
Add a comment
to comment on this bill.
Annotate the text
Highlight any passage on the Summary or Full Text tab to attach a note. Annotations appear on the Annotations tab.