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EVEST Act

USA119th CongressHR-4114| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to automatically enroll eligible veterans into the Department of Veterans Affairs patient enrollment system. This enrollment must occur within 60 days of receiving necessary veteran information, which is transmitted from the Department of Defense. Following enrollment, the Secretary must provide veterans with notice of their enrollment, instructions on how to opt out, and guidance for electing to enroll at a later date, utilizing both physical and electronic communication methods. The automatic enrollment provisions apply to veterans discharged or separated from the Armed Forces on or after 90 days before the bill's enactment, provided their information is received after enactment. By August 1, 2026, the Secretary must ensure veterans can access an electronic version of their eligibility certificate and an electronic mechanism to opt out of enrollment. Additionally, the bill mandates a VA report on implementation challenges and a Government Accountability Office study on the most effective notice methods, considering factors like veteran age and residence.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4673
EVEST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5416
EVEST Act
Jun 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee Hearings Held
Mar 18, 2026
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4673
    EVEST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5416
    EVEST Act


  • June 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 19, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee Hearings Held


  • March 18, 2026
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged

Armed Forces and National Security

EVEST Act

USA119th CongressHR-4114| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
This legislation requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to automatically enroll eligible veterans into the Department of Veterans Affairs patient enrollment system. This enrollment must occur within 60 days of receiving necessary veteran information, which is transmitted from the Department of Defense. Following enrollment, the Secretary must provide veterans with notice of their enrollment, instructions on how to opt out, and guidance for electing to enroll at a later date, utilizing both physical and electronic communication methods. The automatic enrollment provisions apply to veterans discharged or separated from the Armed Forces on or after 90 days before the bill's enactment, provided their information is received after enactment. By August 1, 2026, the Secretary must ensure veterans can access an electronic version of their eligibility certificate and an electronic mechanism to opt out of enrollment. Additionally, the bill mandates a VA report on implementation challenges and a Government Accountability Office study on the most effective notice methods, considering factors like veteran age and residence.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4673
EVEST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5416
EVEST Act
Jun 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee Hearings Held
Mar 18, 2026
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4673
    EVEST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5416
    EVEST Act


  • June 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 19, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee Hearings Held


  • March 18, 2026
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted