What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 654.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-20.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s654/BILLS-119s654is.htm

Is this summary verified?

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

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 654

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Faster Veteran Healthcare Appointments: New Scheduling Program

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Establishment of a national program allowing real-time scheduling of appointments with external healthcare providers. The program aims to reduce the time veterans wait to schedule appointments and the actual wait time for care. All Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers are expected to have access to the program by September 30, 2025.

A new program aims to help veterans schedule medical appointments faster with external providers outside the Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. This initiative is designed to reduce both the time it takes to schedule an appointment and the wait time for the appointment itself, improving access to necessary healthcare.

Key points

Establishment of a national program allowing real-time scheduling of appointments with external healthcare providers.

The program aims to reduce the time veterans wait to schedule appointments and the actual wait time for care.

All Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers are expected to have access to the program by September 30, 2025.

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Status:

Placed on Calendar

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Additional Information

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an external provider scheduling program to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

Print number: S 654

Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

Process start date: 2025-02-20

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