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On the recordSeptember 12, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this legislation brought forward by my colleague, Representative Walorski. This bill directs VA to ensure that an eligible disabled veteran who has been provided with an automobile is given the opportunity to make personal selections relating to the automobile. The provider of any adaptive equipment modification services must be certified by a certification organization or the manufacturer of the adaptive equipment. In addition, the provider of the automobile or adaptive equipment or the provider of the modification services must adhere to specific requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Mr. Speaker, I think these are important protections for those veterans who need to personalize the vehicles they drive. Mr. Speaker, I urge support for this legislation. I reserve the balance of my time.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California

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