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 United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system, noting that many veterans are high-risk patients who need reliable transportation to attend their appointments.

Furthermore, the resolution calls on the VA to enhance transportation services by collaborating with local community partners and increasing the availability of ADA-compliant transportation options. It also urges the VA to broaden eligibility for travel reimbursement to include veterans with disability ratings below thirty percent and for any treatment at approved facilities, not just those related to service-connected conditions. Additionally, the resolution celebrates the Highly Rural Transportation Grant program and advocates for its expansion to better serve the needs of veterans in the state.