119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1971 — Veterans SPORT Act

“To amend title 38, United States Code, to include adaptive prostheses and terminal devices for sports and other recreational activities in the medical services furnished to eligible veterans by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Mar 10, 2025

Last action Mar 25, 2025

Pipeline · Bill → Law

Step 1

Introduced

Mar 10, 2025

Step 2

Referred

Mar 10, 2025

Veterans' Affairs

Step 3

Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill includes adaptive prostheses and terminal devices for sports and other recreational activities within the definition of medical services under the laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Under the bill, these artificial limbs must be furnished as medical services to eligible veterans.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

AmendmentAI

Timeline · 5 actions

Mar 25, 2025

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 25, 2025

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Mar 10, 2025

Introduced in House

Mar 10, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Mar 10, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.