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BEST for Vets Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-280| Senate 
| Updated: 4/26/2023
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (5)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Pete Ricketts (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act of 2023 or the BEST for Vets Act of 2023 This bill provides that only health care professionals who are licensed and not barred from practice may furnish medical disability examinations under the Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program related to using contract physicians for disability examinations. Health care professionals include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1101
BEST for Vets Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2329
BEST for Vets Act of 2021
Feb 7, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 26, 2023
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-160.
Feb 23, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-7434
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1101
    BEST for Vets Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2329
    BEST for Vets Act of 2021


  • February 7, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 26, 2023
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-160.


  • February 23, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-7434
    Introduced in House

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7434: BEST for Vets Act of 2024
Congressional oversightDisability and paralysisHealth personnelMedical tests and diagnostic methodsVeterans' pensions and compensation

BEST for Vets Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-280| Senate 
| Updated: 4/26/2023
Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act of 2023 or the BEST for Vets Act of 2023 This bill provides that only health care professionals who are licensed and not barred from practice may furnish medical disability examinations under the Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program related to using contract physicians for disability examinations. Health care professionals include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1101
BEST for Vets Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2329
BEST for Vets Act of 2021
Feb 7, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 26, 2023
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-160.
Feb 23, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-7434
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1101
    BEST for Vets Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2329
    BEST for Vets Act of 2021


  • February 7, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 26, 2023
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-160.


  • February 23, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-7434
    Introduced in House
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (5)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Pete Ricketts (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7434: BEST for Vets Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDisability and paralysisHealth personnelMedical tests and diagnostic methodsVeterans' pensions and compensation