How S 784 changes current law

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The bill expands and modifies the grant program to provide transportation options for veterans in rural areas.

• 38 U.S.C. 1710 note

  highly → rural or highly

  The program's focus is broadened to include both rural and highly rural areas.

• 38 U.S.C. 1710 note

  A State veterans service agency or veterans service organization awarded → A recipient of

  The language specifies that the grant can be awarded to any recipient, not just state agencies or organizations.

• 38 U.S.C. 1710 note

  maximum amount.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $60,000. → Maximum amount.--(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $60,000.

  Clarifies the maximum grant amount structure.

• 38 U.S.C. 1710 note

  $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2022 → such sums as may be necessary

  Removes the fixed funding limit and allows for flexible appropriations.

• 38 U.S.C. 1710 note

  County veterans service organizations.

  Adds county veterans service organizations as eligible recipients for the grant.

• 38 U.S.C. 1710 note

  Tribal organizations.

  Includes tribal organizations as eligible recipients for the grant.

• 38 U.S.C. 1710 note

  paragraph (4) → (4) Maximum amount.--

  Modifies the existing paragraph to clarify grant limits concerning vehicle purchases.

• 38 U.S.C. 1710 note

  The terms `rural' and `highly rural' have the meanings given those terms under the Rural-Urban Commuting Areas (RUCA) coding system of the Department of Agriculture.

  Establishes a clearer definition for rural and highly rural areas based on an official coding system.