HB6551: HEAL Act Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Bill information
Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the payments or allowances that individuals, including veterans service organizations, receive for transportation of veterans to or from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The HEAL Act (Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts Act) would increase the money that individuals and veteran service organizations receive when they drive veterans to or from Veterans Affairs medical facilities. This bill amends federal law governing Veterans Affairs payments. The payment increase would apply to transportation services provided to veterans. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and is in the early stages of the legislative process.
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HB6551: HEAL Act Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts Act
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Sponsors
Michael Lawler
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (6)
Maria Salazar
Nicholas Langworthy
Brandon Williams
Anthony D'Esposito
Wiley Nickel