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REP VA Act

USA119th CongressS-831| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2025
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (1)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Representing VA with Accuracy Act," or "REP VA Act," aims to significantly enhance telephone communication between the Department of Veterans Affairs and veterans, ensuring easier identification of official VA communications and improved access to healthcare support. Specifically, the bill mandates that by January 1, 2026, all calls from VA employees or contractors to veterans regarding services or benefits must originate from a single, well-known telephone number and feature caller identification branding clearly indicating the call's origin. This provision seeks to reduce confusion and build trust in incoming calls. Additionally, the legislation requires the Veterans Health Administration to establish at least one dedicated call center in each of the six major U.S. time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, and Hawaii) by the same deadline. These centers will address concerns related to healthcare appointments and referrals , providing more accessible support nationwide.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4332
REP VA Act
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4332
    REP VA Act


  • March 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 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.

Armed Forces and National Security

Department of Veterans AffairsTelephone and wireless communication

REP VA Act

USA119th CongressS-831| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2025
The "Representing VA with Accuracy Act," or "REP VA Act," aims to significantly enhance telephone communication between the Department of Veterans Affairs and veterans, ensuring easier identification of official VA communications and improved access to healthcare support. Specifically, the bill mandates that by January 1, 2026, all calls from VA employees or contractors to veterans regarding services or benefits must originate from a single, well-known telephone number and feature caller identification branding clearly indicating the call's origin. This provision seeks to reduce confusion and build trust in incoming calls. Additionally, the legislation requires the Veterans Health Administration to establish at least one dedicated call center in each of the six major U.S. time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, and Hawaii) by the same deadline. These centers will address concerns related to healthcare appointments and referrals , providing more accessible support nationwide.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4332
REP VA Act
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4332
    REP VA Act


  • March 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 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.
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (1)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Veterans AffairsTelephone and wireless communication