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VA Billing Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-5981| House 
| Updated: 11/17/2025
Lloyd Smucker

Lloyd Smucker

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
John R. Carter (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill empowers the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to waive certain veteran copayments for medical care and medications when billing delays are caused by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) errors . For a two-year period, the Secretary may grant a waiver for hospital care, medical services, or medications if a VA error led to notification being sent more than 180 days after the veteran received the care or services. The bill establishes new, temporary billing procedures for the VA, requiring notification of copayment requirements within 180 days for care at VA facilities and 18 months for non-Department facilities. If these notification deadlines are missed, the VA cannot collect the payment unless it offers the veteran information on applying for a waiver or establishing a payment plan. For non-VA care, waivers can also be granted if a delay beyond 18 months was due to an error by the VA or the non-Department facility. To address systemic issues, the Secretary is mandated to review all waiver cases to identify ways to reduce future notification delays. Additionally, within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary must review and improve the VA's copayment billing internal controls and notification procedures. These specific waiver authorities and billing procedures will cease to be effective two years after the Act's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-845
VA Billing Accountability Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6315
VA Billing Accountability Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1802
VA Billing Accountability Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1972
VA Billing Accountability Act
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 17, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-845
    VA Billing Accountability Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6315
    VA Billing Accountability Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1802
    VA Billing Accountability Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1972
    VA Billing Accountability Act


  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 17, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

VA Billing Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-5981| House 
| Updated: 11/17/2025
This bill empowers the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to waive certain veteran copayments for medical care and medications when billing delays are caused by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) errors . For a two-year period, the Secretary may grant a waiver for hospital care, medical services, or medications if a VA error led to notification being sent more than 180 days after the veteran received the care or services. The bill establishes new, temporary billing procedures for the VA, requiring notification of copayment requirements within 180 days for care at VA facilities and 18 months for non-Department facilities. If these notification deadlines are missed, the VA cannot collect the payment unless it offers the veteran information on applying for a waiver or establishing a payment plan. For non-VA care, waivers can also be granted if a delay beyond 18 months was due to an error by the VA or the non-Department facility. To address systemic issues, the Secretary is mandated to review all waiver cases to identify ways to reduce future notification delays. Additionally, within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary must review and improve the VA's copayment billing internal controls and notification procedures. These specific waiver authorities and billing procedures will cease to be effective two years after the Act's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-845
VA Billing Accountability Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6315
VA Billing Accountability Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1802
VA Billing Accountability Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1972
VA Billing Accountability Act
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 17, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-845
    VA Billing Accountability Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6315
    VA Billing Accountability Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1802
    VA Billing Accountability Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1972
    VA Billing Accountability Act


  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 17, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Lloyd Smucker

Lloyd Smucker

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
John R. Carter (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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