H.R. 1364 — Reported in House

IB Union Calendar No. 69 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1364 [Report No. 119–96] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2025Mr. Barrett (for himself and Ms. Goodlander) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs May 15, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Crenshaw, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Valadao, Ms. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Crow, and Mr. Vindman May 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, 2025 A BILL 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 title This 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 services Section 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 pension Section 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