Adds medically necessary vehicle adaptations, such as wheelchair ramps, lifts, and adapted seating, to the Department of Veterans Affairs definition of medical services, and moves a pension payment limit date from November 30, 2031 to September 30, 2032.

Official title: ASSIST Act of 2025

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote

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Senate

Introduced 13-MAY-2025

Referred 13-MAY-2025

Approved by committee 18-MAR-2026

Key points

Adds medically necessary automobile adaptations for driver or passenger use to the VA definition of medical services
Lists covered adaptations, including ramps, kneeling systems, raised roofs, air conditioning, mobility lifts, and wheelchair tiedowns
Changes the date in 38 U.S.C. 5503(d)(7) from November 30, 2031 to September 30, 2032

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Official CRS summary

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Sponsor Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) Cosponsors · 8

■ 4 D■ 3 R■ 1 I

4 Democrats

3 Republicans

1 Independent

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