S-2966 : Still Just a Bill

Rural Veterans Travel Enhancement Act of 2019

This bill expands transportation benefits for veterans and beneficiaries related to travel to certain Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, including Vet Centers.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-12-03IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2019-12-03IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jon Tester [D] (MT)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Mental health
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
  • Transportation costs
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' medical care
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Veterans Affairs

Related Bills

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