HR 3951 119th Congress

Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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.

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2025-09-16T00:00:00

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

2025-09-15T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2025-09-15T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4289)

2025-09-15T00:00:00

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)

2025-09-15T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3951.

2025-09-15T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4289)

2025-09-15T00:00:00

Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2025-09-09T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 215.

2025-09-09T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-259.

2025-09-09T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-259.

2025-07-23T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

2025-07-23T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2025-07-03T00:00:00

Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged

2025-06-24T00:00:00

Subcommittee Hearings Held

2025-06-23T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

2025-06-12T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

2025-06-12T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2025-06-12T00:00:00

Introduced in House

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Armed Forces and National Security

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Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025

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