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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.
Summary
This bill amends federal law to explicitly include adaptive prostheses and terminal devices designed for sports and recreational activities as part of medical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to eligible veterans. The bill clarifies that when the VA furnishes artificial limbs and prosthetics to veterans, these services now include sport-specific prosthetic devices and terminal devices that enable veterans to participate in athletic and recreational activities. The change is made to Title 38 of the United States Code, which governs veterans' medical benefits. This ensures that veterans have access to specialized prosthetics beyond those used for daily mobility, allowing them to engage in sports and recreational pursuits.
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Actions (5)
- Mar 25, 2025 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. · house
- Mar 25, 2025 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held · house
- Mar 10, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. · house
- Mar 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. · house
- Mar 10, 2025 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 10, 2025
Mrs. Miller-Meeks introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
A BILL
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Veterans Supporting Prosthetics Opportunities and Recreational Therapy Act” or the “Veterans SPORT Act”.
SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF ADAPTIVE PROSTHESES AND TERMINAL DEVICES FOR SPORTS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN MEDICAL SERVICES FURNISHED TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
Section 1701 of title 38, United States Code, is amended, in paragraph (6)(F)(i), by inserting “(including adaptive prostheses and terminal devices for sports and other recreational activities)” after “artificial limbs”. <all>
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