Bill · H.R. 6587· House(119-HR-6587)
Vets ETA
- Introduced
- 12/10/2025
- Last activity
- 1/5/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Sponsored by
- Jimmy Panetta
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Veterans Earned Transportation Act" or "Vets ETA," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide transportation. This authority applies to travel to and from Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. Specifically, the transportation is provided in connection with vocational rehabilitation or counseling.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill secures permanent transportation support for veterans engaging in vocational rehabilitation or counseling.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill makes permanent the authority to provide transportation for veterans linked to vocational rehabilitation or counseling.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+4
The bill ensures permanent access to transportation for veterans attending VA facilities for vocational rehabilitation or counseling.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Permanent Transportation Authority: By making the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' authority permanent, it ensures that veterans can receive transportation to and from Department of Veterans Affairs facilities for vocational rehabilitation or counseling (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5Good For Low Income Households+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4
- 1/5/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 12/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Ted LieuDemocrat · California