Bill · H.R. 9316· House(119-HR-9316)
Travel Assistance for Veterans in Medical Deserts Act
- Introduced
- 6/15/2026
- Last activity
- 6/26/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Kimberlyn King-Hinds
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "Travel Assistance for Veterans in Medical Deserts Act." It aims to expand who can get payments or allowances for beneficiary travel. Specifically, it helps veterans with service-connected disabilities who live in certain territories or the Freely Associated States. It allows these veterans to qualify for travel assistance even if they do not have a disability rating of 30 percent or more, provided there is no Department medical facility in their covered jurisdiction.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10
Directly increases travel benefits for veterans with service-connected disabilities in specific regions.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+8
Directly expands travel payment eligibility for veterans in specific underserved regions.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
Specifically targets veterans with disabilities to ensure they can access medical services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Access to Travel Payments: Veterans in covered jurisdictions without a Department medical facility can now receive beneficiary travel allowances regardless of their disability rating. This is found in Section 2, which amends Section 111(b) of title 38, United States Code.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are mentioned in the provided text.
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+10Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Rural Residents+7Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+7Improves Healthcare Access+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+8
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+4Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 6/26/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Mark TakanoDemocrat · California