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Amends 38 U.S.C. 1703(d)(1)(B) by inserting the phrase "Veterans Full-Service Care and Access Act of 2025" before the semicolon at the end of subparagraph (B).
Adds new section 1716A to chapter 17 of title 38 (titled "Access to full-service hospitals in certain States or comparable services through contract"). The new section requires that, for each of the 48 contiguous States, the Secretary ensure veterans eligible under section 1710 receive hospital care and medical services at not fewer than one full-service Veterans Health Administration hospital located within the State, includes a rule of construction permitting provision of enhanced care across State lines, and establishes a reporting requirement to Congress.
Clerical amendment to the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 17 of title 38: inserts a new item for section 1716A after the item relating to section 1716.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced June 20, 2025 by Chris Pappas · Last progress June 20, 2025
This bill makes sure every veteran living in the 48 mainland states can get hospital care close to home. It requires that each state have at least one full-service VA hospital or, if not, that the VA arrange comparable care with a local non-VA hospital inside that state.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House