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VA Hospitals: Feasibility Study for New Facilities in Alaska, Hawaii, and New Hampshire.

This Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study the feasibility of establishing full-service VA hospitals in Alaska, Hawaii, and New Hampshire, potentially improving local healthcare access for veterans. Crucially, the law ensures that veterans in these states will maintain their existing access to private sector care options (Veterans Community Care Program) even if a new VA hospital is established.
Key points
Mandates a feasibility study for establishing a full-service VA hospital in Alaska, Hawaii, and New Hampshire.
Guarantees veterans' continued access to private healthcare options (VCCP) after any potential new VA hospital opens.
Study results must be published publicly by the VA within one year of the law's enactment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3280
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Measuring Availability of Providers (MAP) for Veterans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3280.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates a feasibility study for establishing a full-service VA hospital in Alaska, Hawaii, and New Hampshire.
  • Guarantees veterans' continued access to private healthcare options (VCCP) after any potential new VA hospital opens.
  • Study results must be published publicly by the VA within one year of the law's enactment.
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 Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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