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Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-467| House 
| Updated: 2/20/2025
Jefferson Van Drew

Jefferson Van Drew

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Ezell (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to expand access to medical care for veterans residing outside the United States by eliminating the current requirement that veterans must have a service-connected disability to receive hospital care or medical services under the Department of Veterans Affairs' foreign medical program. This change would allow a broader range of veterans to qualify for necessary medical support abroad. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs update its payment system to allow for electronic fund transfer reimbursements for these services, streamlining the payment process for veterans. It also directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assess the feasibility of contracting with non-Department entities to establish a broader network for providing such care, considering the administrative impact on eligible veterans.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9177
Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2024
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9177
    Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2024


  • January 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Computers and information technologyDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHealth care coverage and accessPublic contracts and procurementVeterans' medical care

Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-467| House 
| Updated: 2/20/2025
This legislation aims to expand access to medical care for veterans residing outside the United States by eliminating the current requirement that veterans must have a service-connected disability to receive hospital care or medical services under the Department of Veterans Affairs' foreign medical program. This change would allow a broader range of veterans to qualify for necessary medical support abroad. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs update its payment system to allow for electronic fund transfer reimbursements for these services, streamlining the payment process for veterans. It also directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assess the feasibility of contracting with non-Department entities to establish a broader network for providing such care, considering the administrative impact on eligible veterans.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9177
Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2024
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9177
    Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2024


  • January 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jefferson Van Drew

Jefferson Van Drew

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Ezell (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHealth care coverage and accessPublic contracts and procurementVeterans' medical care