S-171 : Still Just a Bill

Authorizes payment under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiary travel program of travel expenses in connection with the medical examination, treatment, or care of a veteran with vision impairment, a spinal cord injury or disorder, or double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a VA special disabilities rehabilitation program, if such care is provided: (1) on an inpatient basis, or (2) while a veteran is provided temporary lodging at a VA facility in order to make such care more accessible.

Requires a report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees on the travel program.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-01-13IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2015-01-13IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Disability and paralysis
  • Hearing, speech, and vision care
  • Neurological disorders
  • Transportation costs
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' medical care

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