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Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1107| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
Steve Womack

Steve Womack

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (28)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Harold Rogers (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare professionals to deliver, distribute, or dispense controlled medications to veterans via telemedicine . This provision allows for such services even without a prior in-person medical examination of the patient, aiming to improve access to necessary prescriptions. The professional must be appropriately licensed and acting for a legitimate medical purpose. The legislation specifies that the healthcare professional must possess an active, current, full, and unrestricted State license for the controlled substance and operate within the usual course of professional practice. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is mandated to establish comprehensive regulations and guidelines for this new telemedicine process. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not diminish any existing obligations under the Controlled Substances Act, ensuring continued adherence to federal drug laws.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9324
Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2024
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 12, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 29, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 179.
Jul 29, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-221.
Sep 15, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4279-4281: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4279)
Sep 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1107.
Sep 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279-4280: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279)
Sep 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279-4280: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2025
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9324
    Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2024


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 12, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 25, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • May 6, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 29, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 179.


  • July 29, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-221.


  • September 15, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4279-4281: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4279)


  • September 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1107.


  • September 15, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 15, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279-4280: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279)


  • September 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279-4280: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 15, 2025
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • September 16, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Health care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesPrescription drugsVeterans' medical care

Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1107| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
This bill authorizes Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare professionals to deliver, distribute, or dispense controlled medications to veterans via telemedicine . This provision allows for such services even without a prior in-person medical examination of the patient, aiming to improve access to necessary prescriptions. The professional must be appropriately licensed and acting for a legitimate medical purpose. The legislation specifies that the healthcare professional must possess an active, current, full, and unrestricted State license for the controlled substance and operate within the usual course of professional practice. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is mandated to establish comprehensive regulations and guidelines for this new telemedicine process. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not diminish any existing obligations under the Controlled Substances Act, ensuring continued adherence to federal drug laws.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9324
Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2024
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 12, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 29, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 179.
Jul 29, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-221.
Sep 15, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4279-4281: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4279)
Sep 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1107.
Sep 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279-4280: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279)
Sep 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279-4280: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2025
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9324
    Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2024


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 12, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 25, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • May 6, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 29, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 179.


  • July 29, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-221.


  • September 15, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4279-4281: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4279)


  • September 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1107.


  • September 15, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • September 15, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279-4280: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279)


  • September 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4279-4280: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 15, 2025
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • September 16, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Steve Womack

Steve Womack

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (28)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Harold Rogers (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesPrescription drugsVeterans' medical care