This bill has advanced since we wrote our summary.
Current stage on Congress.gov: Introduced in Senate.
Veterans who lost a limb in service can get prosthetic devices through the VA, but current law doesn't explicitly cover specialized prosthetics designed for sports and recreation — things like running blades, adaptive cycling arms, or swimming attachments. This bill would change that by specifically including adaptive prostheses and terminal devices for sports and recreational activities in the list of medical services the VA provides to eligible veterans. It's a small but meaningful update that could help more vets stay active and access the equipment they need without paying out of pocket.
Congressional Summary
Veterans Supporting Prosthetics Opportunities and Recreational Therapy Act or the Veterans SPORT ActThis bill includes adaptive prostheses and terminal devices for sports and other recreational activities within the definition of medical services under the laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Under the bill, these artificial limbs must be furnished as medical services to eligible veterans.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Action Date
- 2026-03-18
- Date Added
- 2026-04-09
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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