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Copay Fairness for Veterans Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4217| Senate 
| Updated: 3/26/2026
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to eliminate copayments for preventive health services and associated medications provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It amends various sections of title 38, United States Code, to ensure that veterans, and in some cases their survivors and dependents, are not charged for these crucial health interventions, including during hospital or walk-in care. A significant aspect of the bill is its expanded definition of preventive health services. This includes a broad range of immunizations based on recommended schedules or expert guidelines, and evidence-based items or services with high ratings from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Furthermore, the definition specifically encompasses various screenings like those for anxiety, breast cancer, and HIV, as well as counseling, breastfeeding services, and comprehensive contraceptive services , including related drugs, devices, and care.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1644
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1644
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • March 26, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Copay Fairness for Veterans Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4217| Senate 
| Updated: 3/26/2026
This bill seeks to eliminate copayments for preventive health services and associated medications provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It amends various sections of title 38, United States Code, to ensure that veterans, and in some cases their survivors and dependents, are not charged for these crucial health interventions, including during hospital or walk-in care. A significant aspect of the bill is its expanded definition of preventive health services. This includes a broad range of immunizations based on recommended schedules or expert guidelines, and evidence-based items or services with high ratings from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Furthermore, the definition specifically encompasses various screenings like those for anxiety, breast cancer, and HIV, as well as counseling, breastfeeding services, and comprehensive contraceptive services , including related drugs, devices, and care.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1644
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1644
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • March 26, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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