Congressman Panetta Introduces Legislation to Ensure Veteran Transportation Services

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, November 13, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20) introduced the Veterans Earned Transportation Act (Vets ETA). The legislation reauthorizes a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program providing transportation services to or from VA facilities or other locations in connection with vocational rehabilitation, counseling, and medical examination, treatment, or care. Congressman Van Taylor (R-TX-03) is the lead cosponsor of the bill.
For over 30 years, the VA has provided safe and reliable transportation for veterans and family members who are mobility-challenged. The program is set to expire in September 2020. Congressman Panetta’s bill would make the program permanent.
"Vets ETA reauthorizes the Veteran Transportation Service program that provides transportation for veterans to obtain necessary mental, physical, and vocational care. This bill would make that service permanent in order to ensure that veterans get the care that they need and deserve," said Congressman Panetta.
Congressman Taylor said, "While skilled practitioners and advanced treatments are paramount to the health and well-being of our nation’s veterans, we must also remember reliable transportation plays a critical role in the care our veterans receive. I’m proud to join Congressman Panetta today and introduce the Veterans Earned Transportation Act (Vets ETA) to help ensure our nation’s veterans have reliable transportation to the healthcare services they depend on."

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