House unanimously passes Barrett’s bipartisan ASSIST Act to help disabled veterans
The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday unanimously passed H.R. 1364, the Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation (ASSIST) Act. The bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett and U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire would help disabled veterans make the vehicle modifications they need to travel safely by giving the VA greater flexibility to offer financial assistance for a wider range of necessary adaptations.
“I introduced the bipartisan ASSIST Act because the men and women who served our country deserve every resource they need to live full and independent lives,” Barrett said. “Today, less than four months later, the House unanimously passed this common sense legislation to cut red tape, support disabled veterans, and deliver real results. I appreciate the support of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle helping me pass my second bill this year.”
