119th Congress
H.R. 1971
Veterans SPORT Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks(R-IA)
- Introduced
- Mar 10, 2025
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Committees
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Added later (1)
- Brian J. Mast (R-FL) · Apr 15, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. - Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. - Mar 10, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. - Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in House