Deliver for Veterans Act

House Bill

H.R. 877

119th Congress

Deliver for Veterans Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 31, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark E. Amodei

Representative

Republican

NV-2

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill requires the VA to include delivery costs when paying for automobiles or conveyances for eligible disabled veterans and service members. Currently the VA pays the purchase price up to about 26,400 dollars but excludes delivery costs, which this bill would add to the covered expenses.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the VA to include delivery costs when paying for automobiles or conveyances for eligible disabled veterans and service members. Currently the VA pays the purchase price up to about 26,400 dollars but excludes delivery costs, which this bill would add to the covered expenses.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Deliver for Veterans ActThis bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include delivery costs when paying the full purchase price of an automobile or other conveyance for certain disabled veterans or members of the Armed Forces. Currently, the VA must pay the lesser of (1) $26,417.20 (adjusted annually for inflation), or (2) the full purchase price associated with providing an automobile or other conveyance to such individuals (not including delivery costs).

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires VA to cover vehicle delivery costs for disabled veterans
Expands automobile assistance program coverage
Addresses gap in current vehicle benefit payments
Benefits veterans who need adapted vehicles shipped to them
Provides more complete financial assistance for mobility needs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Disabled veterans receiving automobile assistance would no longer have to pay delivery costs out of pocket. This is particularly helpful for veterans in rural areas or those needing specialized vehicles shipped from distant locations. The change provides more complete financial support for mobility needs.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Disability assistance

Motor vehicles

Veterans' pensions and compensation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

877, 119th Congress (2025). "Deliver for Veterans Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-877