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Congress and Staff Healthcare: VA Only, No Other Federal Plans

Starting January 3, 2025, Members of Congress and their staff will exclusively receive healthcare through the Department of Veterans Affairs. This means they will no longer be able to use other federal health benefit programs or healthcare exchanges. The aim is for these individuals to receive healthcare under the same conditions as veterans.
Key points
Healthcare provider change: Members of Congress and their staff will receive healthcare from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
No access to other programs: They will not be able to use the Federal Health Benefits Program or healthcare exchanges.
Implementation plan: A plan for these changes is due by September 15, 2023.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_411
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Process start date: 2023-01-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Lead by Example Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_411.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Healthcare provider change: Members of Congress and their staff will receive healthcare from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • No access to other programs: They will not be able to use the Federal Health Benefits Program or healthcare exchanges.
  • Implementation plan: A plan for these changes is due by September 15, 2023.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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Health