The resolution expresses support for the expansion of transportation services for veterans in South Dakota who require medical care, particularly those living in rural areas. It highlights the challenges these veterans face due to inadequate public transportation and a lack of volunteer drivers and compliant vehicles. The resolution emphasizes the importance of preventive medical care and timely access to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system, noting that many veterans are high-risk patients who need reliable transportation. It also acknowledges the Highly Rural Transportation Grant program, which assists veterans in accessing VA health facilities, and calls for improvements to this program.

Furthermore, the resolution urges the VA to broaden the availability of transportation services and to expand eligibility for travel reimbursement to include veterans with disability ratings below thirty percent, regardless of whether their medical care is for a service-connected condition. The South Dakota Legislature celebrates the Highly Rural Transportation Grant program and advocates for its expansion to better serve the needs of veterans in the state.