H.R. 3304 · 117th Congress
AUTO for Veterans Act
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Passed the House without a recorded vote, then expired. It passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted, but didn't become law before the 117th Congress ended.
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1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced May 18, 2021
- House Passed Sep 29, 2022
Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act or the AUTO for Veterans Act
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House · Sep 29, 2022
Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act or the AUTO for Veterans Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide (or assist in providing) an eligible veteran or service member with an additional automobile or other conveyance under the VA automobile allowance and adaptive equipment program. Currently, a veteran or service member with a specified service-connected disability or impairment may not receive more than one automobile or other conveyance under the program.
The bill authorizes the additional benefit for such veterans and service members (1) if more than 25 years have passed since the person last received such benefit, or (2) beginning on the day that is 10 years after the enactment of this bill if more than 10 years have elapsed since the person most recently received such benefit.
The bill also includes certain vehicle modifications (e.g., van lifts) under the definition of medical services for VA health care purposes.
Additionally, the bill extends from January 14, 2031, to May 16, 2031, higher rates for certain loan fees under the VA home loan program.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: CARS for Vets Act
Also known as: Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act; Care Access Resources for Veterans Act
Latest action (Oct 11, 2022): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: House · Introduced: May 18, 2021
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- House Introduced May 18, 2021
- House Passed Sep 29, 2022
No recorded floor vote found.