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VetPAC Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-787| Senate 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (2)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The VetPAC Act of 2025 establishes the Veterans Health Administration Policy Advisory Commission , an independent body tasked with a comprehensive review of the Veterans Health Administration's operations. This Commission will consist of 17 members, appointed by the Comptroller General, who possess significant expertise in operating or advising large medical systems, with at least two members being veterans. The Commission's duties include periodically reviewing critical aspects of VHA operations, such as information technology infrastructure , patient referrals, access and wait times for both primary and specialty care, and the overall quality of health care furnished. It will also scrutinize workforce issues, patient satisfaction, provider training, the long-term budgetary outlook, and procurement processes within the VHA. Furthermore, the Commission will assess the interaction of VHA care with other healthcare programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE, and the implications of broader changes in healthcare delivery for veterans. It is required to consult with congressional committees and examine the budgetary consequences of its recommendations. The Commission is mandated to submit annual reports to Congress by March 15, detailing its findings and providing recommendations for improving veteran healthcare services. It has the authority to employ staff, collect data, and request information from federal agencies to support its review and reporting functions.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5269
VetPAC Act of 2024
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 11, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 2, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-98.
Dec 2, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 279.
Dec 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8897-8898)
Dec 18, 2025
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8895-8898)
Dec 19, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 19, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5269
    VetPAC Act of 2024


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 11, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 2, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-98.


  • December 2, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 279.


  • December 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8897-8898)


  • December 18, 2025
    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8895-8898)


  • December 19, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 19, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 19, 2025
    Held at the desk.

Armed Forces and National Security

Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightVeterans' medical care

VetPAC Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-787| Senate 
| Updated: 12/19/2025
The VetPAC Act of 2025 establishes the Veterans Health Administration Policy Advisory Commission , an independent body tasked with a comprehensive review of the Veterans Health Administration's operations. This Commission will consist of 17 members, appointed by the Comptroller General, who possess significant expertise in operating or advising large medical systems, with at least two members being veterans. The Commission's duties include periodically reviewing critical aspects of VHA operations, such as information technology infrastructure , patient referrals, access and wait times for both primary and specialty care, and the overall quality of health care furnished. It will also scrutinize workforce issues, patient satisfaction, provider training, the long-term budgetary outlook, and procurement processes within the VHA. Furthermore, the Commission will assess the interaction of VHA care with other healthcare programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE, and the implications of broader changes in healthcare delivery for veterans. It is required to consult with congressional committees and examine the budgetary consequences of its recommendations. The Commission is mandated to submit annual reports to Congress by March 15, detailing its findings and providing recommendations for improving veteran healthcare services. It has the authority to employ staff, collect data, and request information from federal agencies to support its review and reporting functions.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5269
VetPAC Act of 2024
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 11, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 2, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-98.
Dec 2, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 279.
Dec 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8897-8898)
Dec 18, 2025
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8895-8898)
Dec 19, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 19, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5269
    VetPAC Act of 2024


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 11, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 2, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-98.


  • December 2, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 279.


  • December 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8897-8898)


  • December 18, 2025
    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2025
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8895-8898)


  • December 19, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 19, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 19, 2025
    Held at the desk.
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (2)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightVeterans' medical care