H.R. 1971 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] Introduced March 10, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action March 25, 2025

Summary

Veterans Supporting Prosthetics Opportunities and Recreational Therapy Act or the Veterans SPORT Act
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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Mar 25, 2025 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  2. Mar 25, 2025 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Mar 10, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  4. Mar 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  5. Mar 10, 2025 Introduced in House

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