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To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-5593| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
Celeste Maloy

Celeste Maloy

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (7)
Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to expand the medical services available to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program by specifically including eyeglass lens fittings . It amends title 38, United States Code, to ensure that these fittings are covered when veterans receive care from non-Department of Veterans Affairs providers. The legislation mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs establish new policies and regulations to facilitate this change, ensuring veterans can easily schedule appointments for lens fittings with community providers located conveniently near them. Furthermore, the Secretary is required to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 180 days of enactment. This report must detail the implementation status, any challenges encountered, strategies to overcome those challenges, and an assessment of the benefits veterans receive from this expanded service.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10012
To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10012
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.


  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


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

Armed Forces and National Security

To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-5593| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
This bill proposes to expand the medical services available to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program by specifically including eyeglass lens fittings . It amends title 38, United States Code, to ensure that these fittings are covered when veterans receive care from non-Department of Veterans Affairs providers. The legislation mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs establish new policies and regulations to facilitate this change, ensuring veterans can easily schedule appointments for lens fittings with community providers located conveniently near them. Furthermore, the Secretary is required to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 180 days of enactment. This report must detail the implementation status, any challenges encountered, strategies to overcome those challenges, and an assessment of the benefits veterans receive from this expanded service.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10012
To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10012
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to include eyeglass lens fittings in the category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.


  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


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

Celeste Maloy

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (7)
Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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