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Improving Veteran Access to Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-6038| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
Ryan Mackenzie

Ryan Mackenzie

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a comprehensive plan within one year to enhance the process for scheduling health care appointments. The plan is designed to benefit both veterans seeking care and Department employees responsible for scheduling, focusing on improving delivery, access, customer experience, and efficiency. Key objectives of the plan include developing a unified scheduling system for personnel and patients to view available appointments across all care types, and creating a self-service scheduling platform allowing veterans to fully book, cancel, or reschedule appointments, including a referral request process. Additionally, it requires establishing a telephonic option for veterans to speak directly with a scheduler. The Secretary must fully implement this plan within two years of its submission, coordinating efforts with the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program and providing regular progress reports to Congress, while ensuring veterans can still schedule appointments directly through non-online methods.
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Timeline
Nov 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-607
Held at the desk.
  • November 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


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


  • December 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-607
    Held at the desk.

Armed Forces and National Security

Improving Veteran Access to Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-6038| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a comprehensive plan within one year to enhance the process for scheduling health care appointments. The plan is designed to benefit both veterans seeking care and Department employees responsible for scheduling, focusing on improving delivery, access, customer experience, and efficiency. Key objectives of the plan include developing a unified scheduling system for personnel and patients to view available appointments across all care types, and creating a self-service scheduling platform allowing veterans to fully book, cancel, or reschedule appointments, including a referral request process. Additionally, it requires establishing a telephonic option for veterans to speak directly with a scheduler. The Secretary must fully implement this plan within two years of its submission, coordinating efforts with the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program and providing regular progress reports to Congress, while ensuring veterans can still schedule appointments directly through non-online methods.
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Timeline
Nov 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-607
Held at the desk.
  • November 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


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


  • December 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-607
    Held at the desk.
Ryan Mackenzie

Ryan Mackenzie

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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