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Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices Act (Veterans STAND Act)

This bill ensures veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders receive annual preventative health evaluations and better access to advanced assistive technologies. It aims to improve mobility, independence, and overall health management through regular check-ups and modern medical devices.
Key points
Veterans with spinal cord issues are offered annual comprehensive health check-ups.
Increased access to advanced tools like powered exoskeletons and spinal cord stimulation technology.
Support for training and monitoring of medical devices through telehealth services.
Requirement for the VA to actively inform eligible veterans about these new health services.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6835
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Process start date: 2025-12-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans STAND Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6835.

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 2025-12-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans with spinal cord issues are offered annual comprehensive health check-ups.
  • Increased access to advanced tools like powered exoskeletons and spinal cord stimulation technology.
  • Support for training and monitoring of medical devices through telehealth services.
  • Requirement for the VA to actively inform eligible veterans about these new health services.
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. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1].

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 2026-02-10.

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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