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LEGISLATION/H.R. 3951

Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025

119-HR-3951119th CongressIntroduced Jun 12, 2025Armed Forces and National Security
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Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
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Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsor

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6](R-AZ-6)
2 cosponsors

Summary

Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025

This bill extends and expands the pilot program under which certain non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care professionals may be contracted to provide disability examinations to veterans, regardless of the jurisdiction of their licensure, for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and care. Specifically, the bill (1) expands the types of health care professionals who may provide such examinations, and (2) extends the authority for such professionals to be contracted for this purpose through January 5, 2031.

Currently, such examinations may only be contracted to licensed non-VA physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, or psychologists. The bill expands the list to include qualified health care professionals who are eligible for appointment to specified positions in the Veterans Health Administration, including hospital or clinic directors, dentists, and pharmacists.

The VA must report on its use of the expanded authority under this bill.

Subjects

Congressional oversightHealth personnelLicensing and registrationsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation

Actions (18)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 16, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4289)
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4289: 1)
Sep 15, 2025Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3951.
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4289)
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15, 2025House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 215.
Sep 9, 2025House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-259.
Sep 9, 2025House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-259.
Sep 9, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 23, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
Jul 3, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 24, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jun 23, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 12, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2025Library of Congress
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