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Improved Cancer Care for Women Veterans: Coordinators and Treatment Monitoring

This act establishes regional care coordinators for women veterans with breast and gynecologic cancers to ensure better coordination of treatment both within and outside Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. This aims to improve access to care, monitor its quality, and support veterans throughout their treatment, including access to mental health resources. Additionally, the deadline for pension payment limitations for veterans is extended.
Key points
Women veterans with breast or gynecologic cancer will receive support from regional coordinators to help organize their treatment.
Coordinators will monitor care quality, treatment outcomes, and collect data to improve the healthcare system for women veterans.
Veterans will be informed about access to emergency medical care and mental health resources.
The deadline for certain pension payment limitations for veterans will be extended to September 30, 2032.
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Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1860
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Process start date: 2025-03-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1860.

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 2025-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Women veterans with breast or gynecologic cancer will receive support from regional coordinators to help organize their treatment.
  • Coordinators will monitor care quality, treatment outcomes, and collect data to improve the healthcare system for women veterans.
  • Veterans will be informed about access to emergency medical care and mental health resources.
  • The deadline for certain pension payment limitations for veterans will be extended to September 30, 2032.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

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. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4282)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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