AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Apr 3, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The VA currently pays disabled veterans or service members the lesser of an inflation-adjusted cap ($26,417.20) or the full purchase price of an automobile or conveyance, excluding delivery costs.
- This bill would require the VA to include delivery costs when calculating the full purchase price payment.
- The change applies to disabled veterans and Armed Forces members who qualify for VA automobile assistance.
- The inflation adjustment mechanism for the cap would remain in place.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Disabled veterans and service members would receive additional VA coverage for delivery expenses that currently fall outside the reimbursable amount.
- The bill passed the House on April 7, 2025 by voice vote under suspension of rules.
- As of April 8, 2025, the bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs; no subsequent Senate action is documented.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed the bill on April 7, 2025
- Senate received the bill on April 8, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- No further documented action has occurred
Legislative History
Actions.
- Apr 8, 2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Apr 7, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 7, 2025 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1439)
- Apr 7, 2025 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1439)
- Apr 7, 2025 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 877.
- Apr 7, 2025 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1439)
- Apr 7, 2025 — Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Mar 5, 2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.