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Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act

USA119th CongressHR-1860| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
Sylvia R. Garcia

Sylvia R. Garcia

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (9)
Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish Regional Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinators at each Veteran Integrated Services Network (VISN) within one year. These coordinators will report to the Director of the Breast and Gynecologic Oncology System of Excellence. Their primary role is to enhance care coordination for women veterans diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancers , or precancerous conditions, who receive care through the Veterans Community Care Program at non-Department facilities. The Care Coordinators will ensure seamless coordination between VA clinicians and community care providers, making regular contact with veterans and documenting their care in electronic health records. They are also responsible for monitoring the services provided, tracking health outcomes such as remission and metastasis, and collecting data on the demographics and treatment of affected veterans. Additionally, they will provide crucial information to veterans regarding emergency care and mental health resources. Within three years, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit a comprehensive report to Congress. This report will compare health outcomes for veterans receiving cancer care at VA facilities versus community providers, assessing treatment effectiveness, timeliness of care, and patient safety. It will also evaluate necessary changes or additional resources to improve breast and gynecologic cancer care and coordination. Finally, the bill includes a provision to extend certain limits on pension payments under title 38, United States Code, from November 30, 2031, to September 30, 2032.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10153
Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 29, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 178.
Jul 29, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-220.
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 H4282)
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4282-4284: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1860.
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 H4282-4283: 1)
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
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4282-4283: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4282)
Sep 15, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table 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 118-10153
    Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


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


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


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


  • July 29, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 178.


  • July 29, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-220.


  • 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 H4282)


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4282-4284: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1860.


  • 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 H4282-4283: 1)


  • 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
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4282-4283: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4282)


  • September 15, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table 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

CancerCongressional oversightHealth personnelVeterans' medical careWomen's health

Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act

USA119th CongressHR-1860| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
The Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish Regional Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinators at each Veteran Integrated Services Network (VISN) within one year. These coordinators will report to the Director of the Breast and Gynecologic Oncology System of Excellence. Their primary role is to enhance care coordination for women veterans diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancers , or precancerous conditions, who receive care through the Veterans Community Care Program at non-Department facilities. The Care Coordinators will ensure seamless coordination between VA clinicians and community care providers, making regular contact with veterans and documenting their care in electronic health records. They are also responsible for monitoring the services provided, tracking health outcomes such as remission and metastasis, and collecting data on the demographics and treatment of affected veterans. Additionally, they will provide crucial information to veterans regarding emergency care and mental health resources. Within three years, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit a comprehensive report to Congress. This report will compare health outcomes for veterans receiving cancer care at VA facilities versus community providers, assessing treatment effectiveness, timeliness of care, and patient safety. It will also evaluate necessary changes or additional resources to improve breast and gynecologic cancer care and coordination. Finally, the bill includes a provision to extend certain limits on pension payments under title 38, United States Code, from November 30, 2031, to September 30, 2032.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10153
Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 29, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 178.
Jul 29, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-220.
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 H4282)
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4282-4284: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1860.
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 H4282-4283: 1)
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
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4282-4283: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4282)
Sep 15, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table 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 118-10153
    Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


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


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


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


  • July 29, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 178.


  • July 29, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-220.


  • 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 H4282)


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4282-4284: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1860.


  • 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 H4282-4283: 1)


  • 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
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4282-4283: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4282)


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


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

Sylvia R. Garcia

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (9)
Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

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

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerCongressional oversightHealth personnelVeterans' medical careWomen's health