HR 1971
119th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Athletes
Health technology, devices, supplies
Outdoor recreation
Veterans' medical care
Veterans SPORT Act
Introduced: April 15, 2026
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Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1