Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
Veterans SPORT Act
A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Veterans Supporting Prosthetics Opportunities and Recreational Therapy Act," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The purpose is to expand the medical services provided to eligible veterans by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, it aims to include adaptive prostheses and terminal devices intended for sports and other recreational activities. Currently, the law refers to artificial limbs, and this change would broaden that scope.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill directly expands the medical services and equipment available to eligible veterans for recreational use.
- Scored +7
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The bill expands healthcare services for veterans by including adaptive prostheses and terminal devices for sports and recreational activities.
- Scored +7
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill increases the benefits provided to veterans by expanding the scope of covered medical devices.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Access to specialized equipment: By amending section 1701 of title 38, the bill would allow eligible veterans to receive adaptive prostheses and terminal devices specifically designed for sports and recreational activities. This provides veterans with tools better suited for active lifestyles beyond standard artificial limbs. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain any provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill directly expands the medical services and equipment available to eligible veterans for recreational use. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill improves quality of life for people with disabilities through the provision of adaptive sports equipment. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides government-funded medical equipment that would otherwise be a significant personal expense for low-income veterans.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill expands healthcare services for veterans by including adaptive prostheses and terminal devices for sports and recreational activities.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill increases the benefits provided to veterans by expanding the scope of covered medical devices.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill enhances the rights of veterans with disabilities by providing access to specialized adaptive equipment for recreation.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 3/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Brian MastRepublican · Florida