HR 9050
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the transportation of veterans who reside in highly rural areas to medical facilities.
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Bill overview
This bill creates a grant program to help transport veterans living in very rural areas to medical facilities. The Department of Veterans Affairs will provide funds to state veterans service agencies and veterans service organizations to cover transportation costs. Grants cannot exceed $50,000, and no matching funds are required. The bill also authorizes $3 million per year for five years to support this program.
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Primary sponsor
Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large] Peltola
Cosponsors
James C. [R-GU-At Large] Moylan
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