Federal · 119th Congress
Veterans SPORT Act
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
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.
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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.Official Title as Introduced
Veterans SPORT ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Veterans Supporting Prosthetics Opportunities and Recreational Therapy ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history5
Mar 25, 2025
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2025
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 10, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 10, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 10, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House