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Veterans Full-Service Care and Access Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2134| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to enhance healthcare access for veterans across the contiguous United States by amending Title 38, United States Code. It establishes a new requirement for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure comprehensive medical services are available to veterans nationwide. The legislation seeks to guarantee that veterans receive timely and appropriate care within their home states. Specifically, the bill mandates that for each of the 48 contiguous states, the Secretary must ensure veterans can receive hospital care and medical services at not fewer than one full-service hospital of the Veterans Health Administration located within that state. Alternatively, the Secretary must ensure comparable services are provided through contract with other healthcare providers in the state. This provision does not restrict the Secretary from providing care to a veteran in a VHA hospital in another state if needed. Furthermore, the bill includes conforming amendments to the Veterans Community Care Program. It also requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within one year of enactment. This report must detail the extent of compliance with the new requirement and assess its effect on improving the quality and standards of care provided to veterans.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4063
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4063
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4063: Veterans Full-Service Care and Access Act of 2025

Veterans Full-Service Care and Access Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2134| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
This bill aims to enhance healthcare access for veterans across the contiguous United States by amending Title 38, United States Code. It establishes a new requirement for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure comprehensive medical services are available to veterans nationwide. The legislation seeks to guarantee that veterans receive timely and appropriate care within their home states. Specifically, the bill mandates that for each of the 48 contiguous states, the Secretary must ensure veterans can receive hospital care and medical services at not fewer than one full-service hospital of the Veterans Health Administration located within that state. Alternatively, the Secretary must ensure comparable services are provided through contract with other healthcare providers in the state. This provision does not restrict the Secretary from providing care to a veteran in a VHA hospital in another state if needed. Furthermore, the bill includes conforming amendments to the Veterans Community Care Program. It also requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within one year of enactment. This report must detail the extent of compliance with the new requirement and assess its effect on improving the quality and standards of care provided to veterans.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4063
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4063
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4063: Veterans Full-Service Care and Access Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted