Travel Assistance for Veterans in Medical Deserts Act
Sponsored By: Representative King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]
In Committee
Summary
Expands beneficiary travel payments to veterans who live in U.S. territories or the Freely Associated States when no Department medical facility exists. The bill would remove the rule that tied eligibility in those areas to having a 30 percent disability rating and add clear definitions for covered jurisdictions.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More travel help for veterans
If enacted, veterans rated 30% or higher would be eligible for VA beneficiary travel payments or allowances. If enacted, veterans who live in a U.S. territory or a Freely Associated State without a VA medical facility would be eligible regardless of their disability rating. The bill would define "covered jurisdiction" to mean a U.S. territory or the Freely Associated States and would rely on existing statutory definitions. The change would take effect on enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]
MP • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
CA • D
Sponsored 6/18/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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