veterans, and any other areas as determined appropriate by the Secretary. (IV) Veterans service organizations. (iv) The Secretary confirms that the new rate reflects, at a minimum, the actual costs of transportation. (B) Additional requirements before rate decrease If a decrease permitted under subparagraph (A) to the rate of payment or reimbursement for transportation of a veteran or other individual via a special mode of transportation under the laws administered by the Secretary would allow for the establishment of a contracted rate different from the established rate of the Department, not later than two years before the effective date of such change, the Secretary shall— (i) establish a template and standardized process for such contracts and submit such template and standardized process to Congress for feedback