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Easier Appointment Scheduling for Veterans with Non-VA Providers

This new act aims to simplify the process for veterans to schedule appointments with non-VA healthcare providers participating in the Veterans Community Care Program. VA employees will be able to book appointments directly online, which should reduce waiting times and improve access to healthcare. The act seeks to enhance the convenience and speed of obtaining medical assistance for veterans.
Key points
Veterans will gain easier access to non-VA doctors through a new online appointment scheduling system.
VA employees will be able to directly book appointments with external healthcare providers.
The system will allow searching and sorting appointments by type of care, location, and date.
The act aims to streamline the process of referring veterans to specialists outside VA facilities.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3482
Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]
Process start date: 2025-05-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3482.

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 2025-05-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans will gain easier access to non-VA doctors through a new online appointment scheduling system.
  • VA employees will be able to directly book appointments with external healthcare providers.
  • The system will allow searching and sorting appointments by type of care, location, and date.
  • The act aims to streamline the process of referring veterans to specialists outside VA facilities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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