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119-hr-6587119th CongressWALLET

Vets ETA

Sponsored By: Representative Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

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Summary

Permanently authorizes VA transportation for vocational rehabilitation and counseling. This bill would make the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' authority to provide transportation to and from VA facilities for vocational rehabilitation or counseling permanent by simplifying 38 U.S.C. 111A(a). It does not create new programs, funding, eligibility criteria, reporting requirements, or enforcement mechanisms.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Permanent VA transportation for veterans

If enacted, the bill would make the VA Secretary's authority to provide transportation to and from VA facilities for vocational rehabilitation and counseling permanent. Veterans enrolled in VA vocational rehabilitation or counseling would be able to get rides to and from VA facilities. The bill would not create new funding, change who is eligible, or add reporting requirements. The text change does not specify a new effective date.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 12/10/2025

  • Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 12/10/2025

Roll Call Votes

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