Veterans SPORT Act
Sponsored By: Senator Banks, Jim [R-IN]
In Committee
Summary
Clarifies VA coverage for adaptive and sports prosthetic devices. This bill would add the phrase "including adaptive prostheses and terminal devices for sports and other recreational activities" to the definition of "artificial limbs" in 38 U.S.C. §1701(6)(F)(i), so eligible veterans could receive adaptive and sports-related prosthetic devices as part of VA medical services.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More sports prostheses for veterans
If enacted, you would be able to get adaptive prostheses and terminal devices for sports and other recreational activities from the Department of Veterans Affairs as part of VA medical services. This would only apply if you are already eligible to receive VA prosthetic services. The bill would not change eligibility rules, add new funding, or include an explicit effective date in the text provided.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Banks, Jim [R-IN]
IN • R
Cosponsors
Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
ME • I
Sponsored 11/6/2025
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
CT • D
Sponsored 2/3/2026
Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
AL • R
Sponsored 3/17/2026
Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
NH • D
Sponsored 3/19/2026
Elissa Slotkin
MI • D
Sponsored 5/13/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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