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Highly Rural Veteran Transportation Program Extension Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2021 a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in highly rural areas.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-08-07FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2020-08-07FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2020-08-04FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2020-07-30FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4648)Senate
2020-07-30FloorThe committee amendment as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4647)Senate
2020-07-30FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4647-4648)Senate
2020-02-05CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 413.Senate
2020-02-05CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment. Without written report.Senate
2020-01-29CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2019-05-22CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-179.Senate
2019-03-14IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2019-03-14IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Transportation costs
  • Veterans' medical care
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition

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