A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to offer annual preventative health evaluations to veterans with a spinal cord injury or disorder and increase access to assistive technologies, and for other purposes.

# Summary of S 3988 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide annual preventative health checkups specifically for veterans who have spinal cord injuries or disorders. It would also expand veteran access to assistive technologies—devices and equipment that help people with disabilities perform daily activities more independently, such as wheelchairs, mobility aids, or adaptive technology. The bill's exact provisions beyond these main points are not detailed in the available information. **Who It Affects** The legislation would directly benefit veterans living with spinal cord injuries or disorders, a population that often faces significant mobility challenges and health complications.

The VA and its healthcare system would also be affected, as they would need to implement the new annual evaluation requirements and expand their assistive technology programs. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (S 3988) is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator Jerry Moran, a Republican from Kansas. The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process and would need to pass committee review and a full Senate vote before becoming law.